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Biometrical knowledge in both illness and health is important for correct diagnosis and treatment. There is little information on the biometric and disorders of sea turtles. In this study, we evaluated the use of orbital ultrasonographic examination in sea turtles (Caretta caretta and Chelenoidas mydas). We used 10-12 MHz probes to examine clinically healthy eyes in the 10 Caretta caretta and 10 Chelenoidas mydas through ocular ultrasonography. Polar axis, equatorial axis, corneal thickness, anterior chamber, lens thickness and vitreous chamber were all determined. Statistical differences in the sea turtle were noted in the corneal thickness (P<0.01). Statistical difference was not found between Caretta caretta, Chelenoidas mydas and right or left eyes in the measurements of polar diameter, equatorial diameter, corneal thickness, anterior camera, lens thickness, vitreous space. In this study, ultrasonographic findings of the eye of sea turtles were evaluated. These data are the first in terms of literature and therefore, it is important. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Conjunctivitis is frequently seen in red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans). If the diseases are untreated, it can cause starvation and death. This study was performed on eleven red-eared sliders with conjunctivitis. Clinical findings were closed eyes, chemosis and unilaterally or bilaterally tear secretion, loss of sight and anorexia. Conjuctival swap samples were taken for bacterial examination. Aeromonas hydrophyla and Pseudomonas spp. were detected in microbiological analysis. In treatment were performed bath with enrofloxacine solutions (5 mg/L), 3% boric acid solution and oral Vitamin A (5.000 IU/L). In all cases, full recovery was seen following the treatment. This is the first report about enrofloxacin bath for using conjuctivitis in red-eared sliders. As a result; bath with enrofloxacin solutions may be a suitable alternative treatment for red-eared sliders with conjunctivitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]