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US brand names:Fluor-I-Strip, Fluorets
Fluorescent dye that stains areas of corneal epithelial loss (ulcers), allowing visualization under cobalt blue/Wood's lamp. Also used for nasolacrimal duct patency.
Not a therapeutic agent. Avoid if globe perforation suspected (aqueous humor leak test positive). Temporary yellow-green tearing normal.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Moisten strip with sterile saline, touch to bulbar conjunctiva | PRN (diagnostic) | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1392 (2026-08-01). |
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Useful for detecting FHV-1 dendritic ulcers | PRN (diagnostic) | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1392 (2026-08-01). |
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