Abstract
Two juvenile, male, captive-born lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) with the same father but different mothers developed bilateral cataracts. The cataracts were surgically removed within 6 yr and 3 mo, respectively, of diagnosis, and foldable intraocular lenses were implanted. Although vision was not restored in one eye with a mature, 6-yr-old cataract in gorilla A, surgical intervention on the other eye was performed before a complete cataract developed, and vision was fully restored. Gorilla B was treated at the age of 17 mo, and normal visual development proceeded in both eyes. This animal developed bilateral after-cataract and therefore needed a second intervention in both eyes using Nd:YAG laser treatment. The genetic component of juvenile cataracts should be considered in breeding management programs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 520-4 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2004 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Animals, Zoo
- Ape Diseases/genetics
- Cataract/genetics
- Cataract Extraction/methods
- Gorilla gorilla/genetics
- Lens Implantation, Intraocular/veterinary
- Male
- Treatment Outcome