Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE) in Dogs: Case Series

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1 Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

2 Department of Clinical Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

3 Khatam Eye Research Center and Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Background: One of the most common reasons for blindness in dogs is cataract. Extraction of the lens can be a very successful technique to restore the patient's vision. Postoperative consequences include uveitis, retinal detachments, corneal endothelial damage, capsular opacities, glaucoma, and hyphema. Various methods have been described for cataract surgery.

Objectives: Due to the lack of a phacoemulsification instrument in our center, we used manual extracapsular cataract extraction (MECCE) in dogs with bilateral or unilateral cataracts to investigate this method's advantages and disadvantages.

Methods: A total of 27 MECCEs were done on 19 dogs. Before surgery, pupillary light reflex (PLR) and ultrasonography were performed, and the health of both eyes was evaluated with a microscope. Under general anesthesia, at first, a sizable corneal incision (about 180 degrees) was performed. Then the axial portion of the anterior lens capsule was excised for cataractous cortices and nucleus extraction.

Result: Eight Terrier-breeds and one Poodle-breed were represented with both eyes affected and the rest unilaterally affected. They included 9 male and 10 female dogs with an average age of 11.9 years (3 years to 16.2 years). The evaluation was done for 2 years. The restoration of functional vision was obtained in all eyes with unilateral or bilateral extractions for almost two weeks postoperatively. No signs of endophthalmitis, glaucoma, etc were observed in any of the cases.

Conclusions: The MECCE can be an excellent technique due to the need for more facilities and phacoemulsification instruments.

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Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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Available Online from 06 January 2025

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