Corneal ulcers represent one of the most common ocular abnormalities presenting to the general practitioner. It is useful to think about ulcers in two broad categories: complicated and uncomplicated. Under the umbrella of complicated corneal ulcers is a specific type of ulcer called a Spontaneous Chronic Corneal Epithelial Defect (SCCED), sometimes also referred to as an indolent ulcer or Boxer ulcer. Like all ulcers, SCCEDs are painful and can be frustrating to treat, especially because they are frequently misdiagnosed at initial presentation as a routine, uncomplicated corneal ulcer. Unfortunately, client frustration with many weeks of treatment and failure of their dog’s eye to heal often leads to loss of the established client veterinarian relationship and revenue.

Students from the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine will bring their research to the Vet Expo floor at the Pacific Veterinary Conference in Sacramento! Visit the students as they present their research and answer questions at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center during the lunch and afternoon breaks on June 19 and 20, 2026.