Determination of reference values for tear production and intraocular pressure in Pygoscelis penguins of the Antarctic Peninsula
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Tarih
2023
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Bmc
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Background: According to the literature review, this is the first study investigating tear production (TP) and intraocular pressure (IOP) in the Pygoscelis penguins living in their natural habitat. The study aimed to establish normal values for standard ocular tests in the genus Pygoscelis, namely, the Ad & eacute;lie (Pygoscelis adeliae), gentoo (Pygoscelis papua), and chinstrap (Pygoscelis antarctica) penguins, in four different islands of Antarctica. Sampling was made by specifically using the left eye of the penguins. The Schirmer's tear test type I (STT-I) and the Tonovet (R) (rebound tonometer) were used to measure the TP and the IOP, respectively.Results: The mean TP and IOP values of 129 Ad & eacute;lie, chinstrap, gentoo, and 120 adult Ad & eacute;lie, gentoo penguins were determined as 10.2 +/- 4.0 mm/min and 38.9 +/- 13.2 mmHg, respectively. No statistical difference was detected between the penguin species for the mean IOP values, while the difference was determined in all the locations. However, statistical differences in the mean TP values were determined between all locations.Conclusion: The results of this study provide a reference range of Schirmer's tear test (STT) and IOP values in Pygoscelis penguins and show that the IOP is significantly affected by locations. This result can be attributed to the harsh climatic conditions of the Antarctic Peninsula that change very quickly. The described data may help diagnose clinical pathological findings in Pygoscelis penguins. The STT and rebound tonometry appears to be safe and reproducible methods in Pygoscelis penguins, as the results were obtained quickly and were well tolerated by the birds. Based on our results, we propose that similar studies can be initiated in crowded colonies of three penguin species of this genus on the Antarctic Peninsula, the southern Shetland Islands, and other frequently visited islands in Antarctica.
Açıklama
13th International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences (ISAES) -- JUL 22-26, 2019 -- Incheon, SOUTH KOREA
Anahtar Kelimeler
Intraocular pressure, Pygoscelis penguins, Rebound tonometry, Schirmer's tear test, Tear production, Tonovet (R)
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Bmc Veterinary Research
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Q1
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Q1
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19
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1
