Medical Management of Acute Ocular Hypertension in a Western Screech Owl (<i>Megascops kennicottii</i>)

Jayson, Stephanie; Guzmán, David Sánchez-Migallón; Petritz, Olivia A.; Freeman, Kate S.; Maggs, David J.

doi:10.1647/2012-079

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“…The safety and efficacy of topical drugs regularly prescribed for the treatment of mammalian glaucoma have not been thoroughly evaluated in birds 3,7,9 . The use of Cosopt ® was selected, based on the excellent result in dog and cats, 14‐17 and the published effects in the birds 18‐20 . After one month, the IOP values decreased within normal range in OU, although there was no visual improvement.…”

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Antemortem diagnosis of congenital glaucoma in a white‐bellied caique (Pionites leucogaster)

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Masi

et al. 2020

Veterinary Ophthalmology

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A 34‐day‐old, male, white‐bellied caique (Pionites leucogaster) was presented for a complaint of bilateral buphthalmos. Clinical examination was unremarkable apart from the ophthalmic findings. The ophthalmologic examination was negative for direct, consensual, and dazzle reflexes in both eyes. The intraocular pressure exceeded 40 mm Hg OU. Fluorescein stain demonstrated corneal surface lesions suggestive of exposure keratopathy subsequent to bilateral buphthalmos. Diagnostic imaging tests were conducted to perform ocular biometric measurements and investigate the intraocular structures, including the iridocorneal angle and lens, by means of high‐resolution ultrasonography (HRUS). The presence of congenital glaucoma in this young parrot was strongly suspected after clinical and ophthalmological examination and the results of diagnostic imaging. Pharmacological treatment to reduce intraocular pressure was initiated using dorzolamide hydrochloride 2% and timolol maleate 0.5%. A month later, the parrot's eyes did not show any visual improvement, but the intraocular pressure had returned to normal. The parrot was unable to feed itself and died during a feeding procedure. Postmortem examination revealed ab ingestis pneumonia. Both eyes were submitted for histopathology, with severe anterior segment dysplasia and goniodysgenesis found OU. Histological findings added to the clinical presentation, the ophthalmologic examination and the imaging findings, confirmed the presence of congenital glaucoma.

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Antemortem diagnosis of congenital glaucoma in a white‐bellied caique (Pionites leucogaster)

Cococcetta

Collarile

Masi

et al. 2020

Veterinary Ophthalmology

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“…These studies reported fatal renal disease and secondary visceral gout formation in the affected birds . Topical diclofenac sodium ophthalmic solution has been used in domestic and wild‐caught birds for treatment of ocular inflammation without reported negative clinical side effects . However, following topical ophthalmic application, medications are absorbed into systemic circulation, creating the potential for systemic side effects .…”

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Bioavailability and biochemical effects of diclofenac sodium 0.1% ophthalmic solution in the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)

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Yaw

Haynes

et al. 2016

Veterinary Ophthalmology

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Ophthalmology of Accipitrimorphae, Strigidae, and Falconidae: Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, Owls, Falcons, and Relatives

Moore

Montiani‐Ferreira

2022

Wild and Exotic Animal Ophthalmology

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Medical Management of Acute Ocular Hypertension in a Western Screech Owl (Megascops kennicottii)

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Antemortem diagnosis of congenital glaucoma in a white‐bellied caique (Pionites leucogaster)

Antemortem diagnosis of congenital glaucoma in a white‐bellied caique (Pionites leucogaster)

Bioavailability and biochemical effects of diclofenac sodium 0.1% ophthalmic solution in the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Ophthalmology of Accipitrimorphae, Strigidae, and Falconidae: Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, Owls, Falcons, and Relatives

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