Common Cat Eye Conditions
Bartonella
A Ubiquitous Gram-Negative Bacteria with “Apparent” Ocular Manifestations in “Some” Dogs and “Some” Cats
Cataracts
Cataracts are opacities (clouding) in the lens which block light and can subsequently decrease an animal’s functional vision, depending on their severity.
Corneal Sequestration
Corneal sequestrations, also known as corneal mummification, corneal necrosis, and corneal nigrum have been reported in the United States and Europe and are a unique disease process affecting the cornea of the domestic cat.
Feline Herpesvirus Type 1
Feline Herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is believed to be the most common cause of ocular disease in cats.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is described as an increase in pressure within the eye and if left untreated can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve.
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertensive Retinopathy is a condition wherein high systemic blood pressure (hypertension) causes secondary retinal detachments and/or retinal hemorrhages and results in sudden complete or partial blindness.
Immune-Mediated Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis (IMEKC)
Immune-Mediated Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis (IMEKC) is a unique syndrome found in cats.
Iris Melanosis / Melanoma
The iris is the colored part of the eye. In cats, an abnormally pigmented area of the iris may represent either a benign or a malignant lesion.
Meibomian Gland Adenoma (MGA)
If MGA’s become large enough, they can cause irritation to the cornea and conjunctiva, and may reduce the normal ability to blink.
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
The naso-lacrimal duct (tear duct) is a passageway connecting the eye to the nose and mouth.
Proptosis
Proptosis is a forward displacement of the eyeball such that the animal can no longer blink over the eye.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
SCC is a form of skin cancer that affects the outer layer of skin cells.
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD)
In SARD, the retina is damaged rapidly (i.e. a matter of days) and results in an incurable loss of vision.
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