Ophthalmic examination findings and intraocular pressures in wild‐caught African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys spp.)

Abstract

Ocular abnormalities were common in the evaluated population of giant pouched rats; however, most of the detected lesions were mild and believed to have minimal impact on vision. Rebound tonometry with the TonoVet was a reliable and simple technique to measure IOPs in the anesthetized pouched rats.

Riesenhamsterratten als Patienten in der Heimtierpraxis – Untersuchung und häufige Erkrankungen

“…Die Ursachen für Linsentrübungen waren Katarakte (immatur, hypermatur), Verschattungen in der vorderen Augenkammer sowie punktförmige Pigmentierungen der vorderen Linsenkapsel. Der ermittelte Augeninnendruck (IOD) an sedierten Tieren betrug im Durchschnitt 7,7 (± 2.9) mmHg (Tonovet), [13].…”