Bilateral cataract surgery in a Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata): A case report. Issue 11 (19th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Miwa, Yukihiro; Komatsu, Hiroyuki; Shinojima, Ari; Oda, Ayako; Inagaki, Mao; Usami, Kensuke; Akasaka, Minori; Kobayashi, Yoshitaka
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 11(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-11-19
• Subjects: cataract surgery -- intraocular lens implantation -- Japanese macaque -- Macaca fuscata -- phacoemulsification -- vision loss; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5112
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: A 7.5‐year‐old intact male Japanese macaque was presented for evaluation of vision loss. After a complete ophthalmic examination, the patient was diagnosed with hypermature cataract in both eyes. After the cataract surgery, it was able to locate food and walk in a straight line. Abstract : This is the first report on cataract surgery in a Japanese macaque. Good vision was restored postoperatively by calculating the intraocular lens power and performing the surgery properly even if there was a hypermature cataract.