Development of the refractive state in eyes of ostrich chicks (Struthio camelus)

American Journal of Veterinary Research
R OfriM Millodot

Abstract

To follow the development of the refractive error in the eyes of ostrich chicks from age 0 to day 37 after hatching. 35 ostrich chicks. Spot retinoscopy was conducted to assess refractive error in ostrich chicks. Seventy eyes of 35 ostrich chicks were examined. Of these, 18 chicks were followed over time. At least 4 serial measurements (at 2- to 7- day intervals) were conducted in each of these chicks from day 1 to 37 after hatching. Seventeen additional chicks were examined on days 0, 3, 12, and 19 after hatching. Ostrich chicks were myopic at hatching, with a mean +/- SD refractive error of -4.47 +/- 0.15 diopters (D). The refractive error rapidly decreased during the first week of life, and by day 7 after hatching, chicks were slightly hyperopic, with a mean refractive error of 0.42 +/- 0.12 D. After day 7, there were no significant differences in the mean refractive error. The development of optics in the ostrich eye appears to be unique among animals and is characterized by myopia at hatching, rapid onset of emmetropia, and minimal variation in refractive error among chicks.

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Aug 17, 2004·Journal of Comparative Physiology. A, Neuroethology, Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology·R OfriM Millodot
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