Figure 3: Cataract in 20-month-old rat
Case history and photo

History

Sealpoint Siamese dumbo male, inbred line - DOB - 10/20/02.
Pet rat housed with 2 other males in a Martin’s 695 cage.
Genetic background of rat - sealpoint siamese breeding, tracked from grandfather, mother and littermates (approximately 50% cataracts in litter - 4 of 9). Time of onset unknown (photo at 20 months old). Two siblings developed first signs of cataracts at approximately 6 months of age.

Clinical signs

Yellow-white eye centers - apparent severe reduction in sight. Appears to be simple dominant gene.

Diagnosis

Cataract

Treatment

Supportive caging for safety. Maintained on healthy diet. Agressive treatment deemed not to be a viable option.

Outcome

Healthy for age.

Photos

Posted on June 10, 2004, 17:10, Last updated on March 5, 2010, 18:03 | Figures