Unilateral lentectomy in a black-shouldered kite

An extracapsular lentectomy was performed on an adult black-shouldered kite (Elanus caeruleus) presented with a history of head trauma resulting in a unilateral cataract and ventro-medial synechia of the right eye. One week post-operatively, the eye contents were clear and the iris appeared normal. The bird was released into a flight cage 3.5 weeks post-operatively. Two weeks later it was presented with a ruptured right cornea as a result of trauma and enucleation was recommended.