## Overview Pain-related orbital tightening is increased tension around the eye that makes it appear more triangular, with exposed sclera and wrinkled skin at the corners. It is a key component of the Horse Grimace Scale and reflects systemic or localized pain. It is often seen together with tense nostrils and drawn-back lips. ## What It Indicates Pain. ## Diagnosis Visual assessment. Rule out primary eye disease. ## Treatment Treat the underlying pain. ## Recovery and Prognosis Resolves with effective analgesia. ## Prevention Early pain recognition and treatment.
tightened angular appearance around the eye; exposed sclera; wrinkled skin at eye corners; tense nostrils and drawn-back lips
## Overview Pain-related orbital tightening is increased tension around the eye that makes it appear more triangular, with exposed sclera and wrinkled skin at the corners. It is a key component of the Horse Grimace Scale and reflects systemic or localized pain. It is often seen together with tense nostrils and drawn-back lips. ## What It Indicates Pain. ## Diagnosis Visual assessment. Rule out primary eye disease. ## Treatment Treat the underlying pain. ## Recovery and Prognosis Resolves with effective analgesia. ## Prevention Early pain recognition and treatment.
tightened angular appearance around the eye; exposed sclera; wrinkled skin at eye corners; tense nostrils and drawn-back lips