Corneal ulceration in the dog

Ulceration of the cornea, a common ocular disorder of the dog, is reviewed. Corneal anatomy and physiology and the healing of the cornea are noted, together with the diagnosis of the condition. The many causes of ulceration are discussed and treatment, both general and specific, medical and surgical, is detailed. Finally, the various complications that can follow corneal ulceration are described and a full bibliography is included for further reading.