Bilateral cataract surgery in a Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata): A case report

Abstract

Abstract A 7.5‐year‐old intact male Japanese macaque was presented for evaluation of vision loss. After a complete ophthalmic examination, the patient was diagnosed with hypermature cataract in both eyes. After the cataract surgery, it was able to locate food and walk in a straight line.

Keywords

• cataract surgery
• intraocular lens implantation
• Japanese macaque
• Macaca fuscata
• phacoemulsification
• vision loss