Nodular Skin Disease causes one or more sore,
inflamed, weeping eyes. The weeping eye can last for a week or 10
days and come back every few weeks, months or even years. Luckily
it is not a common condition.
The cause of the condition is not known but may be an allergic
reaction to certain bacteria or a migrating form of worm larvae.
Treatment by your vet involves the use of anti-inflammatories
and steroids with drugs like atropine to keep the pupil open so it
does not get stuck during the time of greatest soreness. Usually
the horse is kept in a dark environment as this encourages the
pupil to keep open and reduces discomfort caused by too much
sunlight. Antioxidant and immune support supplements may help with
the overall severity of the condition.
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