Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bilateral phacoemulsification in an orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus).
- Journal:
- Veterinary ophthalmology
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Montiani-Ferreira, Fabiano et al.
- Affiliation:
- Universidade Federal do Paraná · Brazil
Abstract
A 14-year-old, female, captive-born orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) developed bilateral cataracts. Ultrasonography, electroretinography and cataract correction using phacoemulsification were performed bilaterally. This case report aims to describe the ophthalmic procedures performed in this animal critically endangered of extinction. The surgery successfully restored vision and normal activity to the patient.
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