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Also Known As – Pop-eye - Exophthalmia

 

Also Known As:  '''''Pop-eye – Exophthalmia'''''

==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Exopthalmos or “pop-eye” in fish is the most common ophthalmic pathology and can be the result of many diseases, injuries and infections.

Exopthalmos or “pop-eye” in fish is the most common ophthalmic pathology and can be the result of many diseases, injuries and infections.

Potential infectious causes include [[Trematodes - Overview|trematode]] infection when flukes reside subretinally, [[Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis]], , [[Infectious Haematopoietic Necrosis]], [[Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia]], ''Icthyosporidium'' infection, [[Tuberculosis]], [[Aeromonas species - Overview|''Aeromomas spp.'']] and [[Pseudomonas species - Overview|''Pseudomonas spp.'']] infections, [[Vibriosis - Fish|Vibriosis]], [[Enteric Redmouth Disease]], [[Channel Catfish Virus]] and many more.

Potential infectious causes include [[Trematodes - Overview|trematode]] infection when flukes reside subretinally, [[Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis]], [[Infectious Haematopoietic Necrosis]], [[Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia]], ''Icthyosporidium'' infection, [[Tuberculosis]], [[Aeromonas species - Overview|''Aeromonas spp.'']] and [[Pseudomonas species - Overview|''Pseudomonas spp.'']] infections, [[Vibriosis - Fish|Vibriosis]], [[Enteric Redmouth Disease]], [[Channel Catfish Virus]] and many more.

Non-infectious causes include [[Gas Bubble Disease]], renal disease and ammonia toxicity.

Non-infectious causes include [[Gas Bubble Disease]], renal disease and ammonia toxicity.

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Treatment is highly dependent upon the cause and may or may not exist.

Treatment is highly dependent upon the cause and may or may not exist.

Removal of excess gas may resolve minor [[Gas Bubble Disease|gas bubble disease]] or movement to a different tank may allow recovery from ammonia toxicity.Bacterial causes may respond to antibiotic therapy. Treatment is usually ineffective once significant damage is done to the globe.

Removal of excess gas may resolve minor [[Gas Bubble Disease|gas bubble disease]] or movement to a different tank may allow recovery from ammonia toxicity. Bacterial causes may respond to antibiotic therapy. Treatment is usually ineffective once significant damage is done to the globe.

==Control==

==Control==

==References==

==References==

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Lewbart, G.A (1998) Ornamental Fish Self Assement Colour Review Guide. Manson Publishing. Question 22.

Lewbart, G.A (1998) Ornamental Fish Self Assessment Colour Review Guide. Manson Publishing. Question 22.

Noga, E. J (2010) '''Fish Disease'''. Wiley & Sons. Various sections.

Noga, E. J (2010) '''Fish Disease'''. Wiley & Sons. Various sections.

Roberts, H. E (2009) '''Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health''' Wiley & Sons. Various sections.

Roberts, H. E (2009) '''Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health''' Wiley & Sons. Various sections.

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[[Category:Fish Diseases]]