It took up to 2.5 hours for each penguin - and three months on, the birds can see clearly.
BBC News, Singapore
There, a five-person veterinary team were waiting to perform a delicate eye procedure, thought to be a world first for penguins. "We noticed the cloudiness in their lens and [that they were] moving about like they were having difficulty seeing things in front of them," said MWG veterinarian Dr Ellen Rasidi.
MWG has carried out cataract surgeries on other geriatric animals like sea lions and orangutans in the past. It has also adopted innovations such as printing 3D protective shoes for birds of prey, in order to treat a potentially fatal foot disease. The surgery was complicated by the unique characteristics of penguins, such as a third eyelid, which protects their eyes underwater but had a tendency to close during the surgery.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
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