Eye Problems

Articles about the problems that can affect your cat's eyes

Titles marked with a red asterisk * are for ShowCatsOnline.com members only.

• * Causes of Excessive Tearing
  Understanding the causes of excessive tearing is the first step in managing the problem.
  
  August 2007


• * Cherry Eye
  Although more common in dogs, Cherry Eye or prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid, is a serious condition that occurs occasionally in cats..
  
  December 2006


• * Conjunctivitis
  Conjunctivitis is a common problem of the eye in cats. Learn how to treat it and the concerns is may create in a cattery situation.
  
  March 2006


• * Corneal Sequestrum
  A Corneal Sequestrum is a condition of the cornea that only occurs in cats.
  
  June 2003


• * Correct Way to Give Eyedrops
  The best technique to administer eye drops and eye ointment to your cat (and dog), complete with photos.
  
  January 2002


• * Eye Medications
  A discussion of the options available in medications to promote healing of eye ulcers, sequestrums and other problems that can affect the eye.
  
  September 2003


• * Eye Ulcers
  Eye Ulcers are a relatively common feline eye problem. Whether minor or severe, taking proper care of an eye ulcer is essential.
  
  April 2003


• * Eye Ulcers Part 2
  A complicated or complex eye ulcer is a serious condition of the eye.
  
  May 2003


• * Eyes Stuck Shut
  While not all kittens in the same litter open their eyes on the same day, if a kitten has still not opened its eyes several days after all its littermates have, you may need to intervene.
  
  July 2002


• * Eyes Wide Open: Part One
  Few things are as frustrating as the cat who holds his eyes wide open at home but squints at the cat show. Fear not! There are ways to help your kitty show off his beautiful peepers.
  
  February 2003


• * Eyes Wide Open: Part Two
  Learn which eye drops and eye washes work best to help your kitty`s eyes stay wide open at the cat show.
  
  March 2003


• * Gentocin Eye Drops
  Gentamicin is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and ear
  
  January 2005


• * Herpes and Your Cat`s Eyes
  Eye problems which can cause conjunctivitis, ulceration of the cornea, and potentially blindness are also a common symptom of feline herpes.
  
  September 2004


• Microchip Helps Blind Cats See
  A researcher at the University of Missouri has developed a microchip that, when implanted into a blind cat`s eye, allows it to see!
  
  February 2007


• Pepper`s Story
  A kitten recovers from a bizarre eye trauma
  
  November 2003


• * PRA... Blind! And It`s Hereditary
  Could you have a blind kitten and not know it? The problem is called Progressive Retinal Atrophy.
  
  August 2003


• * Sunset Eyes
  Sunset eyes is the name for a condition where the eyes point downwards and outwards in a kitten - and can be a symptom of a life-threatening condition...
  
  September 2008


• Sunset Eyes Case History
  Follow in photos the developmental progress of kitten with "sunset eyes"...
  
  September 2008


• * Third Eyelid Adhesion Medical Case History
  This article shows photos of a pointed kitten and discusses the medical history that lead to her third eyelid becoming attached to her eyeball ...
  
  March 2010


• * Third Eyelid Adhesions
  A third eyelid adhesion (also called a symblepharon) occurs when a cat's third eyelid attaches itself, partially or completely, to the exterior of the eyeball ...
  
  March 2010


• * Unequal Pupils
  Unequal pupils is called Anisocoria and can be caused by a variety of conditions from trivial to life-threatening.
  
  March 2004