Morphology and physiology of bird eyes are similar to mammals; although, there are
peculiarities that should be considered for a correct interpretation of an ophthalmic …

Avian ophthalmic anatomy is similar to that of most other species, and similar infectious and
noninfectious ocular disease processes have been reported. Surface disease is the focus of …

Psittaciformes is an ancient order among modern birds, distributed across over 90 genera
totaling nearly 400 species (Forshaw 1989; Sibley and Ahlquist 1990; Cracraft 2001; Nanda …

Purpose To perform a descriptive investigation of the red‐eared slider turtle (Trachemys
scripta elegans) eye, performing selected ophthalmic diagnostic tests with the aim of …

Objective To evaluate endodontic paper point tear test (PPTT) in rabbits and compare
changes in corneal touch threshold (CTT) induced by Schirmer tear test (STT) and PPTT …

Objective To establish normative data for selected ocular diagnostic tests and commensal
conjunctival microflora and describe the incidence of ocular pathology in Chilean flamingos …

Although diurnal variations have been observed in tear film parameters in various species,
the molecular mechanisms that control circadian tear secretion remain unclear. The aim of …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the ophthalmic parameters of Amazona amazonica
and Amazona aestiva maintained in captivity in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Median±S-IQR …

Purpose The aim of this study was to establish normal ophthalmic parameters for select
diagnostic tests in red‐footed tortoises (Chelonoides carbonaria). A total of 52 animals …

The status of avian ophthalmology, especially regarding clinical and surgical aspects,
depends highly on furthering our understanding of the basic biology of the avian eye …