National Zoo Panda Undergoes Eye Surgery
posted 10:13 am Wed December 19, 2007 - Washington
Veterinarians are using eye drops and ointment to treat his third eyelid, which usually covers the eye when the outer lids are closed. They said Tian Tian is responding well and should make a full recovery. Zoo workers first noticed the inflammation in Tian Tian's eye late last week, but initial treatment didn't work. So they brought in a veterinary ophthalmologist from northern Virginia to perform the surgery Sunday with Tian Tian under anesthesia.
Tian Tian is one of three pandas at the zoo. Mei Xiang is an adult female, and Tai Shan is their 2-year-old cub.Not a member yet? Click Here to sign up.
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