CLINICAL AND ULTRASONOGRAPHIC FINDINGS OF SOME OCULAR AFFECTIONS IN DROMEDARY CAMELS

The eyes of 51 camels were examined by clinically and ultrasonographically using direct corneal contact technique. Trauma-related problems were the most common eye troubles seen among camels. Anterior segment affections constituted 72.5\% of all examined cases. This included keratitis with or without involvement of the iris and ciliary body in the form of iridocyclitis (31\%). Penetrating corneal wounds were 23\%. Lesser observations were recorded involving cataract (16\%) and glaucoma (2\%). Posterior segment affections constituted 27.5\% and included intraocular tumour (2\%), retinal detachment (6\%) and blindness (20\%).