Mooneye (Noun)
Meaning
Recurrent eye inflammation in horses; sometimes resulting in blindness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Veterinarians commonly treat mooneye in horses by administering topical anti-inflammatory medications.
- Untreated mooneye can lead to scarring of the cornea and eventual vision loss.
- Equine mooneye can be caused by various factors, including injury, infection, or unknown allergens.
- The veterinarian monitored the horse's recovery from mooneye, adjusting the treatment plan as needed to prevent complications.
- Chronic mooneye can result in blindness, reducing the horse's quality of life.