Eye Infections in Horses

Swollen Eyelids

Eyelid swelling can happen for a variety of reasons. In addition to blunt head injury and allergies, an eye infection is a likely cause of swollen eyelids in a horse. Visit your vet if you're not sure what's causing your horse's eye to swell.

Eye Discharge

While some eye discharge is a normal function of a healthy eye, the type of discharge your horse is producing can indicate infection. Some tearing shouldn't be cause for worry, but if the discharge is thick, yellow or white, and pussy, an infection is probably to blame.

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Tearing

If your horse's eye is tearing excessively, it may be a sign of ERU. Again, some tearing is normal, but pay attention to the volume of your horse's tears.
Hazy Appearance of the Eye

Early in infection, your horse's eye may appear hazy or cloudy. A whiteish film over the eye may indicate ERU. There are many reasons a horse's eye may look cloudy, so pay a visit to your vet for a definitive diagnosis.

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Redness and Inflammation

Redness and inflammation is the most common indicator of any eye infection, and usually points to conjunctivitis or ERU. It can also indicate eye injury or allergies.

Causes of Eye Infections

There are several causes of eye infections in horses of varying severity. Visit your vet for a definitive diagnosis and a subsequent treatment plan.

Bacterial and viral infection: Bacteria and viruses can get into your horses eye in a number of ways. Bacteria can enter the eye through insects and dirt, and viruses can be transported similarly.Fungus: It's normal to have some fungus living on the surface of a horse's eye, but when there is a wound that allows the fungus to enter inside of the cornea, infection can occur. Fungal infection in a horse's eye can lead to abscesses and blindness.Allergens: Allergens like pollen and dust can irritate the eye and lead to conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis isn't always accompanied by pain and is especially prevalent in spring and summer months.Parasites: Infection with the parasite Thelazia, also known as the eye worm, is also a cause of