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. 2025 Jan;66(1):98-101.

Diagnostic Ophthalmology

Sonja T Ing  1 , Lynne S Sandmeyer  1
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Diagnostic Ophthalmology

Sonja T Ing et al. Can Vet J. 2025 Jan.
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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
Anterior segment photograph of the right eye of a 4-year-old domestic shorthaired cat.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Anterior segment photograph of the right eye following iris biopsy. a) 1-week post-operative photograph demonstrating a resolving blood clot within the anterior chamber. Pharmacologic mydriasis and tapetal reflection are present, with the blood clot appearing as a shadow on retro-illumination of the tapetal fundus. b) 3-week post-operative photograph demonstrating resolved hyphema. Mild periocular black crusting is present. The iris biopsy site at the 11 o’clock position is not visible due to eyelid coverage.
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