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Intraocular pressure in clinically normal dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)
Mohamed A Marzok1, Sabry A El-Khodery
1Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt.
American Journal of Veterinary Research
|January 29, 2015
Summary
Intraocular pressure (IOP) in dromedary camels was measured, revealing higher IOP in immature camels compared to mature ones. This data aids in diagnosing camel eye conditions like glaucoma.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Camelid Research
Background:
- Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a critical parameter in ophthalmic health.
- Establishing reference ranges for IOP in specific animal species is essential for diagnosing ocular diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish normative intraocular pressure (IOP) values in healthy dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius).
- To investigate the influence of age on IOP in this species.
Main Methods:
- Applanation tonometry was used to measure IOP in both eyes of 24 clinically normal dromedary camels.
- Measurements were repeated over three consecutive weeks to ensure reliability, with <5% variance.
Main Results:
- Mean IOP was significantly higher in immature camels (Right: 31.1 ± 2.1 mm Hg; Left: 30.8 ± 1.9 mm Hg) than in mature camels (Right: 27.1 ± 1.2 mm Hg; Left: 28.2 ± 1.2 mm Hg).
- A negative correlation was observed between age and IOP (r = -0.403).
- Intra-assay and interassay coefficients of variation were within acceptable ranges, indicating measurement consistency.
Conclusions:
- The study provides reference IOP values for dromedary camels.
- These findings can assist veterinarians in diagnosing conditions such as glaucoma and uveitis in camels.
- Age is a significant factor influencing IOP in dromedary camels.
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