Successful surgical correction of a cataract in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) via field setting at a zoological facility

Abstract

A 41‐year‐old male vasectomized, zoo‐housed chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) presented with progressive visual deficits due to bilateral cataract formation. Phacoemulsification and lenticular implant were performed by a veterinary and human board‐certified ophthalmologist team in a field setting. Post‐operative healing occurred without complication, and the patient returned to the troop with improved vision.