![]() ![]() Considering the indoor lifestyle of the patient and the presence of ornamental houseplants, the suspected diagnosis was of a thorn or similar piece of plant material. Fluorescein staining was negative OD, as was the Seidel test.Īlthough a corneal FB was identified, its precise nature could not be determined in a non-sedated patient. Fundus examination was unremarkable on indirect ophthalmoscopy (Omega 500 and Volk 2.2, Panretinal lens ). Examination of the lens after pupillary dilation (three instillations at 5-min intervals Tropicamide, Mydriaticum ) was normal. The size of the pupil appeared normal and no inflammation of the iris was observed. ![]() There was no reaction of the uveal tract observed on examination. The foreign body is visible in the dorsotemporal aspect of the cornea (white arrow), near a cellular infiltrate (red arrow) OD aspect of the patient at initial presentation. A circumscribed circular white infiltrate surrounded by a very discreet focal corneal oedema was observed near the FB ( Figure 1). ![]() Slit-lamp examination (KOWA SL-17 Kowa) revealed that the FB was embedded in the deep corneal stroma. Examination of the cornea confirmed the presence of a very small dark linear FB, located in the dorsotemporal quadrant of the cornea. Adnexal examination (OD) was unremarkable. Intraocular pressure, as measured by rebound tonometry (Tonovet Icare), was 17 mmHg OU. A Schirmer tear test was 14 mm OD and 15 mm OS. Examination of the left eye (OS) was unremarkable. Pupillary light reflexes were present and normal in both eyes (OU). Menace response and dazzle reflex were normal bilaterally. A general physical examination revealed no abnormalities. Ornamental houseplants were present in the cat’s home. The cat had an indoor lifestyle and there were no other cats in the household. At that time, topical antibiotic treatment (q6h OD Neomycin, Polymyxin B, Tevemyxine, ) was prescribed and the cat was referred. During the first consultation, the referring veterinarian suspected the presence of an FB in the OD cornea. ![]() The aim of this case report was to describe the clinical features of a bee sting to the cornea in a feline patient.Ī 6-month-old female Bengal cat initially presented to the referring veterinarian with a 2–3 day history of ocular discomfort of the right eye (OD). 6 To the best of our knowledge, a corneal bee sting has never been reported in cats. When introduced to the ocular surface, it might be associated with various ocular reactions which may range from mild conjunctivitis to sudden loss of vision in humans. Close contact with arthropods (hymenopteran insects) might also lead to the ocular penetration of venom via a sting. Close interaction might lead to the ocular penetration of arthropod hairs (caterpillar, spider), so-called ophthalmia nodosa. Young patients show inquisitive behaviour and sometimes come in contact with arthropods. The severity of presenting signs is associated with the type, size, location and point of entry of the FB. The ocular penetration of FBs is linked to the interactions between the patient and their environment. 1 Vegetal, 2, 3 metallic 4 or ballistic 5 in nature, their penetration into the eye is usually accidental or a consequence of human malice. Ocular foreign bodies (FBs) are quite uncommon in cats. ![]()
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