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Cataracts in hamsters
Cataracts ( cat - a - ract - s) A disease of the eye which causes the lens of the eye or its capsule to become opaque. It can vary in degree, resulting in partially or severely decreased vision, and may lead to permanent blindness. Cataracts can mean anything from mild cloudiness of the lens to complete opacification.
An old hamster with cataracts developing |
This may be seen in older hamsters. As the hamster ages lens opacities can normally occur to some degree. Cataracts are generally part of the ageing process. There is no treatment available for cataracts in hamsters. A partial or total loss of vision is not a great handicap to them.
A hamster with Diabetes is at increased risk of developing cataracts, a condition associated with this eye disorder.
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