Treatment for corneal ulceration can be intensive and prolonged.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not typically
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

Treating corneal ulcers often requires an intensive and prolonged approach because the cornea heals slowly and is relatively avascular, so you rely on frequent topical therapy and careful monitoring to eradicate infection, control inflammation, and prevent complications. In horses, ulcers can range from superficial to deep and may involve the stroma or be complicated by fungal or bacterial infections; these situations frequently necessitate around-the-clock or near-round-the-clock medications initially, analgesia, and sometimes protective measures or surgical intervention if healing stalls. As the situation stabilizes, dosing is gradually extended and the overall course can span several days to weeks. This combination of slow healing, infection risk, and potential for rapid deterioration makes prolonged, intensive treatment the expected and appropriate course.