Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 46-50, February 2008

Cataracts: When to Refer

  • Noelle La Croix, DVM, Diplomate ACVO

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The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, West Islip, New York

Unique stages of cataract development have been characterized in both human and animal lenses. These lens opacities impair visual acuity and are associated with inflammation. Total lens removal is typically followed by implantation of an artificial intraocular lens to restore vision. The success of this procedure is mainly dependent on the developmental stage of the cataract to be removed. This article reviews cataract development and provides the clinician with cataract referral criteria.

Keywords: cataract, canine, lens, phacoemulsification, uveitis

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PII: S1096-2867(07)00107-7

doi:10.1053/j.ctsap.2007.12.006

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 46-50, February 2008

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