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Congenital cataracts and persistent hyaloid vasculature in a llama ( Lama glama )
Author(s) -
Gionfriddo Juliet R.,
Blair Michael
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
veterinary ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.594
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1463-5224
pISSN - 1463-5216
DOI - 10.1046/j.1463-5224.2002.00207.x
Subject(s) - cataracts , medicine , ophthalmology , cataract surgery , phacoemulsification , surgery , lens (geology) , biology , visual acuity , paleontology
A 9‐month‐old llama was evaluated for apparent blindness. Bilateral cataracts were diagnosed and cataract surgery was performed on the right eye. At the time of surgery persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, persistent hyperplastic tunica vasculosa lentis, and a persistent hyaloid artery were observed. Prior to surgery Power Doppler ultrasound revealed a patent tunica vasculosa lentis OS. Despite reports of a poor success rate for llama cataract surgery, through use of careful tissue handling, phacoemulsification, viscoelastic endothelial protectants, anti‐inflammatories, and BSS‐Plus irrigating solution, vision was successfully restored in both eyes of the llama.