Animal Care — Cataract Surgery in Orangutan and other stories
Posted in Pets on 10/07/2008 08:59 am by pratanu banerjeeA South African veterinary surgeon performed an operation in the cataract of an Orangutan. This surgery was done in Malayasia. It is the world's first cataract surgery. Animal ophthalmologist Izak Venter performed the operation. This lasted for 2 hours. He was assisted by Frik Stegman, a South African anesthetist and S. Amilan, local veterinarian. The orang utan lived in
Having studied anthropology, I think this operation on the orangutan will help it to live in a better way. The eye is a vital organ and the loss of it will lead to near total disability. It gives you the opportunity to see the world full of colors. It helps you perceive the surroundings and make you aware. If you provide life to a orangutan by performing a difficult operation, what you are getting is the direct blessing from the God. You have provided him the way to live life to its fullest.
I think you have seen orangutan in the National Geographic and the Discovery channel. You have seen it in the zoos. Its wonderful to see an animal who belongs to the order Primates. You have seen how much time researchers and doctors spend on the care of these cute animals. Orangutan is generally quiet animal. It has long arms and a hairy body covered with brown and black fur. It lives in the forest and it grooms each other. This grooming is found in all primates like gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan and gibbon.
I have seen my Botany sir who lived close to my house. He loves cat. There are a large number of cats in his house. He used to feed them and spend money for his pocket if they have any disease. He used to consult a doctor (veterinary) for their treatment. I like this animal care.
I have seen a businessman who lives beside my house. He is a nice gentleman and deals with cigarettes. He loves to feed the birds in