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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions
May 12, 2026
⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Horses 16 and older might have a higher risk of developing glaucoma and a kind of superficial, chronic corneal ulcer, a new review suggests.
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Medical Events and Life Expectancy in PPID Horses
April 24, 2026
⎯ Haylie Pfeffer
Researchers review what a PPID diagnosis could mean for older horses’ long-term health.
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Watch for Eye Complications in Older Horses After General Anesthesia
March 9, 2026
⎯ Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Older horses and those undergoing longer procedures are at increased risk of corneal abrasions for 48 hours after surgery.
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