Sight-threatening antibiotic-resistant eye infections are becoming a significant threat to vision in dogs, cats and horses, according to a review published in Veterinary Ophthalmology. Researchers examined global trends in antimicrobial resistance in animal eye infections and warn that multidrug-resistant bacteria are becoming more common in referral veterinary settings.
Source: PHYS.ORG, June 23, 2026. Link. The review also highlights a surprising gap between laboratory testing and real-world clinical outcomes. As a result, laboratory susceptibility reports may not always accurately predict whether a treatment will succeed or fail in clinical practice.
“Antimicrobial resistance is no longer a theoretical concern in veterinary ophthalmology. It is a clinically significant and evolving reality.”
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