Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Small lens and lens dislocation in young Siamese cats
By Molleda, J M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1995·Department of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Microphakia associated with lens luxation in the cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Two Siamese kittens, a four-month-old male and a six-month-old female, were brought to the vet because they had abnormally small lenses in their eyes, a condition known as microphakia. This issue caused their lenses to become dislocated, which can lead to serious eye problems. The kittens were diagnosed with this rare congenital defect, and while the report does not specify treatment details, early intervention is crucial for managing such conditions.
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Abstract
Congenital defects of the lens are rare in the cat. In this report, two unrelated Siamese kittens, a four-month-old male and a six-month-old female, with microphakia are presented. Abnormally small lenses were associated with elongation and rupture of the ciliary processes, leading to lens subluxations and subsequent anterior luxations. To the authors' knowledge, this condition has been reported only once previously.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7634053/