Ciência Rural (Dec 2018)

Avian ophthalmic peculiarities

  • Clarissa Machado de Carvalho,
  • Ana Carolina da Veiga Rodarte-Almeida,
  • Marcelo Ismar Silva Santana,
  • Paula Diniz Galera

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20170904
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 48, no. 12

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ABSTRACT: Morphology and physiology of bird eyes are similar to mammals; although, there are peculiarities that should be considered for a correct interpretation of an ophthalmic examination. While the ophthalmology of domestic species is already well established, there are gaps to be filled regarding birds, particularly due to the large number of existing species. This literature review consists of a brief contribution regarding peculiarities of anatomy, physiology, and ophthalmic semiotechnique of the avian eye.

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