Re: NANFA-- Fish Cataracts

Irate Mormon (archimed_at_netdoor.com)
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 23:10:50 -0500

I have seen the same. It seems to be related to environmental parameters. But a creek chub - c'mon, who cares?

On 28 Jul 2003 at 23:55, Bob Culler wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Do fish get cataracts? I have a creek chub that has a white spot on
> the lens of each eye. It does not appear to cover the whole eye and
> the fish seems to be able to find his food by sight (so far). Would
> lens replacement surgery or a seeing-eye-crawdad work best if he goes
> blind?
>
> Ranger Bob
> rangerbob_at_optidynamic.com
> Kingsport, TN
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Prost,

Martin
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