Phacoemulsification in an adult Savannah monitor lizard.
An adult male Savannah monitor lizard (Varanus exanthematicus) was presented for bilateral lens opacities that had progressed rapidly over the previous 2 months. A diagnosis of bilateral mature cataracts was made and phacoemulsification cataract extraction was performed. Surgery restored vision and normal activity to the patient.
Colitz
Carmen M H
CM
Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 4700 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA. colitz.l@osu.edu
Lewbart
Greg
G
Davidson
Michael G
MG
D000818:Animals; D002386:Cataract / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D008116:Lizards; D008297:Male; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000662:veterinary*