Building on the success of last year’s cataract surgeries on four sun bears, our team recently conducted eye assessments on another seven older bears. The evaluations revealed that most of them showed signs of nuclear sclerosis—an age-related change in the lens—while some were diagnosed with cataracts. Left untreated, cataracts can lead to serious complications, including pain and blindness.
This important work was made possible through our
collaboration with Dr. Nadzariah Cheng, a veterinary ophthalmologist from
Animed Veterinary Clinic and the ophthalmology team from Hospital Duchess of
Kent, Sandakan. We are also deeply grateful to TransAid Solutions (TransAid
Solutions Sdn Bhd) for providing us with
an ultrasound machine and patient monitor to support the procedures.
This marks another significant milestone in BSBCC’s ongoing
commitment to the healthcare of aging sun bears. We believe in early
intervention—because preventing disease is always better than treating it. By
addressing cataracts early, we aim to protect the well-being and quality of
life of these remarkable animals.
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