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PART TWO WE DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING!

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
● What equine recurrent uveitis and immune mediated keratitis actually are
● What causes these diseases
● The telltale signs
● How they can be treated
● All about eye removal

MEET THE EXPERT

LUCINDA TICEHURST BSc BVMED Sci Hons BVM BVS MRCVS

founded LT Equine Veterinary Services in 2020 having graduated from Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science in 2014. Based in Northamptonshire, LT Equine is a first-opinion, ambulatory equine veterinary practice. Lucinda is passionate about all things equestrian and currently owns five horses who she trains and competes in a variety of disciplines, including point-topoint racing and side saddle. For more information, visit LTequinevet.co.uk

THE EQUINE EYE is a marvel of intricate design and delicate functionality that plays a pivotal role in a horse's sensory perception and overall wellbeing. However, horses, like any living being, are susceptible to a range of eye disorders that can significantly impact their vision and quality of life. Severe eye disorders pose unique challenges for both horse owners and vets, and they require a strong understanding and comprehensive approach for effective management.

In the world of equine health, eye disorders can manifest themselves in various ways, from recurrent inflammatory conditions like equine

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