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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[Image:Cataract donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Complete visual impairment from advanced cataract
[[Image:Cataract donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Complete visual impairment from advanced cataract
with continual miosis. (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
with continual mydriasis. (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
A high proportion of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary’s] herd is elderly and so acquired, diffuse cataracts are very common. These are easily diagnosed.
A high proportion of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary’s] herd is elderly and so acquired, diffuse cataracts are very common. These are easily diagnosed.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
'''Surgery'''' to remove the lens is useful in cases of''' congenital cataracts'''. The optimal age for surgery is during the first few months. If [[Uveitis - Donkey|recurrent uveitis]] has occurred then the success rates are lower.
'''Surgery''' to remove the lens is useful in cases of''' congenital cataracts'''. The optimal age for surgery is during the first few months. If [[Uveitis - Donkey|recurrent uveitis]] has occurred then the success rates are lower.
==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28cataract%29+AND+od%3A%28donkeys%29+ Cataracts in donkeys publications]
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28cataract%29+AND+od%3A%28horses%29+ Cataracts in horses publications]
==References==
==References==
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