Victoria, or Tori as she is
better known at Mystic Aquarium, is on the mend after undergoing
eye surgery to help relieve a long-standing illness.
Tori first arrived at Mystic
Aquarium as a rescued seal at our Animal Rescue Clinic in 2012.
She was suffering from several severe health issues including an
injury which left her blind in her left eye. As a result of her
health, it was ultimately determined that Tori would remain in
our care for the rest of her life.
Since joining the other seals
at the Aquarium, Tori's overall health has been
good, but a few years ago she had developed ocular
disease in her right eye. When medication didn't work, our vet
staff decided surgery was the best option to help what remained
of her sight.
Now, several months post-op,
Tori is swimming and moving with ease and is learning new ways to
communicate with her trainers.
Being able to provide Tori
with a new lease on life - not once but twice - highlights just
how dedicated our training and vet staff are to the animals in
our care.
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