Flash electroretinography in the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

J Zoo Wildl Med. 2014 Sep;45(3):696-9. doi: 10.1638/2013-0245R.1.

Abstract

Photopic and scotopic flash electroretinograms (fERGs) were done on 12 adult captive anesthetized bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) following a complete ophthalmic exam. The b-wave amplitude in the bald eagle exceeds that seen in other species when using a similar protocol. This data may be used clinically as a reference for bald eagles undergoing fERG evaluation for retinal disease or as a preoperative screening tool before phacoemulsification.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Eagles*
  • Electroretinography / methods
  • Electroretinography / veterinary
  • Female
  • Male
  • Reference Values
  • Retina / physiology*
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Retinal Diseases / veterinary