In a "world first," cataract surgeries on elderly penguins were successfully executed, and replacement lenses were installed&nbsp;at Singapore's Jurong Bird Park. Post surgery, the six penguins seem to be more "active" and with a spring in their step, reported the Mirror.&nbsp;

Veterinarians from the Mandai Wildlife Group, who have been treating the animals, reported that three king penguins who were 20 years of age or older and three Humboldts that were between the ages of seven and 13 underwent cataract surgeries.

Further, the king penguins received&nbsp;"custom-made intraocular lens implants," which required placing artificial lenses on the eyes. This procedure is regarded as a "first for penguins" across the world.

Cataracts are an age-related eye disorder that commonly affects both humans and other animals.

A group lead by veterinarian ophthalmologist Dr Gladys Boo performed the procedures in December of last year. Following the procedure, the penguins had to be kept out of the water and given eye medications twice a day.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/aliens-on-distant-exoplanets-scientists-say-terminator-zones-could-harbour-life-573183">Aliens on distant exoplanets? Scientists say 'terminator zones' could harbour life</a>

“Successful cataract surgery on Jurong Bird Park’s geriatric penguins, three king penguins, and three Humboldt penguins, has helped them enhance their sight and improve their quality&nbsp;of life,” said the Madai Wildlife Group, who spoke to the Mirror.&nbsp;

“The surgeries involved the removal of the cloudy lenses caused by cataracts, a common age-related condition that develops in geriatric animals and hinders their vision,” they added.

The surgeries were performed to "enhance their overall well-being" after veterinarians realised the penguins were having difficulty seeing.

WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

<iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe>

In a "world first," cataract surgeries on elderly penguins were successfully executed, and replacement lenses were installed at Singapore's Jurong Bird Park. Post surgery, the six penguins seem to be more "active" and with a spring in their step, reported the Mirror.

In a "world first," cataract surgeries on elderly penguins were successfully executed, and replacement lenses were installed at Singapore's Jurong Bird Park. Post surgery, the six penguins seem to be more "active" and with a spring in their step, reported the Mirror. Veterinarians from the Mandai Wildlife Group, who have been treating the animals, reported that three king penguins who were 20 years of age or older and three Humboldts that were between the ages of seven and 13 underwent cataract surgeries. Further, the king penguins received "custom-made intraocular lens implants," which required placing artificial lenses on the eyes. This procedure is regarded as a "first for penguins" across the world. Cataracts are an age-related eye disorder that commonly affects both humans and other animals. A group lead by veterinarian ophthalmologist Dr Gladys Boo performed the procedures in December of last year. Following the procedure, the penguins had to be kept out of the water and given eye medications twice a day. ALSO READ | Aliens on distant exoplanets? Scientists say 'terminator zones' could harbour life “Successful cataract surgery on Jurong Bird Park’s geriatric penguins, three king penguins, and three Humboldt penguins, has helped them enhance their sight and improve their quality of life,” said the Madai Wildlife Group, who spoke to the Mirror. “The surgeries involved the removal of the cloudy lenses caused by cataracts, a common age-related condition that develops in geriatric animals and hinders their vision,” they added. The surgeries were performed to "enhance their overall well-being" after veterinarians realised the penguins were having difficulty seeing. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Singapore: In a first, elderly penguins undergo cataract surgery, receive custom lenses

When a barge full of hay approached a semi-submerged rural property in Sydney's outer suburbs on Wednesday (March 24), the horses don't wait for it to be unloaded - they eat it straight off the boat.

Residents deliver hay to hungry horses cut off by floodwater

animal-care

Animal Care, News on Animal Care, stories on Animal Care, articles on Animal Care, Animal Care stories at Wion, Animal Care news, Animal Care latest news

animal care

Singapore: In a first, elderly penguins undergo cataract surgery, receive custom lenses

Residents deliver hay to hungry horses cut off by floodwater