The birds received custom-made intraocular lens implants, which involved replacing artificial lenses on the eye, a procedure believed to be a first in the world for penguins.
Last week, in what is likely a world-first, three King Penguins and three Humboldt Penguins underwent successful cataract surgery at a clinic in Singapore. The penguins were transported using buckets filled with ice and in air-conditioned vans to The Eye Specialist for Animals clinic.
Custom intraocular lenses were made in Germany based on measurements of each individual King Penguin’s eyes.Post diagnosis, the Eye Specialist for Animals team led by Dr. Boo, together with the assistance of the veterinary team from Mandai Wildlife Group, successfully performed cataract surgeries on penguin patients in December 2022.
The lenses, which took two months to develop, were custom-made in Germany to fit each penguin's eye. The surgery, which in itself is a, was trickier for penguins as they have unique characteristics, such as a third eyelid that protects their eyes underwater. Following the surgery, the penguins stayed in a separate den to recover. They had to remain out of the water and were administered eye drops daily.
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