Intraocular Pressure in Chinese Edible Frogs (Hoplobatrachus ruguosus) by Rebound Tonometry: Comparing Sex and Use of Anesthesia
Emily J. Varga,
Violaine A. Colon,
Colin T. McDermott
et al.
Abstract:The objective of this study was to describe the intraocular pressure (IOP) findings in a population of Chinese edible frogs (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus) sold in wet markets across Hong Kong and to characterize the influence of sex and anesthesia. One hundred animals were evaluated and ninety-six were included in this study. All frogs included appeared ophthalmologically normal upon gross examination. Intraocular pressure was evaluated with rebound tonometry (TonoVet Plus® setting “d”) on c conscious frogs and un… Show more
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