Acute Bullous KerAtopAthy iN cAts
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Bullous Keratopathy, a severe edema of the corneal stroma and epithelium with a characteristic bulla formation on the corneal surface, is a rare opthalmological emergency in cats. Rapidly progressive and uncontrollable by medical means, this condition will result in corneal perforation hours after initial presentation if left unattended. Its pathophysiology and treatment options are reviewed in this article.
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