Open AccessA-scan biometry, phacoemulsification, and foldable intraocular lens implantation in a young orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)
Author(s) -
Natthanet Sritrakoon,
Winyu Karntip,
Sirirat Niyom,
Susadee Khemton,
Panuwat Pakpiboon,
Kant Wongsirodkul,
Kanyarat Arunsri,
Aree Thayananuphat
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
open veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.39
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2226-4485
pISSN - 2218-6050
DOI - 10.4314/ovj.v11i1.18
Subject(s) - phacoemulsification , dioptre , medicine , ophthalmology , cataracts , intraocular lens , cataract surgery , visual acuity , optometry
Cataracts are the major cause of visual impairment in animals which can be curable by surgical treatment. Phacoemulsification is the standard technique for cataract treatment that is applied to almost all species with a high success rate.