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Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts

Frédéric Goulle, Pauline Bodin, Héloïse Cousin, Morgane Prieto, Charles Cassagnes.


Abstract
Background:
The occurrence of cataracts in rabbits is a common reason for consultation in veterinary ophthalmology.

Case Description:
A 6-year-old female Lop rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was referred with a 3-month history of bilateral cataracts. The owner noted that the rabbit was frequently bumping into obstacles. Physical examination was unremarkable. Routine hemogram and biochemistry panel were within usual values, and Encephalitozoon cuniculi was not detected by serology. A complete ophthalmological examination revealed bilateral hypermature cataracts causing total blindness. Bilateral tonometry showed normal intraocular pressures. Electroretinography under general anesthesia revealed strong photoreceptor responses for each eye, and ocular ultrasound was normal except for bilateral hypermature cataracts. Following electroretinography, during the same anesthesia session, conventional phacoemulsification followed by acrylic intraocular lens (IOL; +58D) implantation was performed uneventfully in both eyes. Follow-up examinations were carried out for one year. Except for immediate post-operative bilateral corneal ulcers that were quickly cured with medical treatment, no other post-operative complications were observed. The one-year follow-up examination revealed centered IOLs without posterior capsular opacity, enabling the observation of normal fundus in both eyes. The owner confirmed the rabbit had normal autonomy and moved with accuracy, as observed during follow-up visits and on videos provided by the owner.

Conclusion:
To our knowledge, this is the first described case of successful bilateral phacoemulsification and bilateral intraocular lens implantation with prior electroretinographic evaluation of the retinal function in a pet rabbit with cataracts.

Key words: Cataract, Electroretinography, Intraocular lens, Phacoemulsification, Rabbit


 
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Goulle F, Bodin P, Cousin H, Prieto M, Cassagnes C. Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(10): 2693-2699. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19


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Goulle F, Bodin P, Cousin H, Prieto M, Cassagnes C. Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=190367 [Access: October 30, 2024]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19


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Goulle F, Bodin P, Cousin H, Prieto M, Cassagnes C. Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(10): 2693-2699. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19



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Goulle F, Bodin P, Cousin H, Prieto M, Cassagnes C. Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts. Open Vet J. (2024), [cited October 30, 2024]; 14(10): 2693-2699. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19



Harvard Style

Goulle, F., Bodin, . P., Cousin, . H., Prieto, . M. & Cassagnes, . C. (2024) Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts. Open Vet J, 14 (10), 2693-2699. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19



Turabian Style

Goulle, Frédéric, Pauline Bodin, Héloïse Cousin, Morgane Prieto, and Charles Cassagnes. 2024. Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (10), 2693-2699. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19



Chicago Style

Goulle, Frédéric, Pauline Bodin, Héloïse Cousin, Morgane Prieto, and Charles Cassagnes. "Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts." Open Veterinary Journal 14 (2024), 2693-2699. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Goulle, Frédéric, Pauline Bodin, Héloïse Cousin, Morgane Prieto, and Charles Cassagnes. "Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts." Open Veterinary Journal 14.10 (2024), 2693-2699. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Goulle, F., Bodin, . P., Cousin, . H., Prieto, . M. & Cassagnes, . C. (2024) Bilateral phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation in a pet rabbit with cataracts. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (10), 2693-2699. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i10.19