Eyes
21 articles
Acute Conjunctivitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Acute conjunctivitis in cats is a common, painful eye condition usually caused by feline herpesvirus. Most cases resolve within two weeks with prompt veterinary care.
Acute Lymphadenopathic Toxoplasmosis in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Acute lymphadenopathic toxoplasmosis in cats causes sudden swollen lymph nodes, fever and lethargy, but early clindamycin treatment usually leads to a full recovery.
Blepharitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Blepharitis in cats is eyelid inflammation with many possible causes. Early vet diagnosis prevents pain, corneal ulcers, and long-term complications.
Blocked Tear Duct in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & New Stent Treatment
Blocked tear duct in cats causes persistent tearing, staining, and skin infection. A new minimally invasive stent procedure developed at UC Davis offers hope.
Cataracts in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Stages & Treatment Options
Cataracts in cats cause cloudy eyes and progressive vision loss, with chronic eye inflammation as the leading cause. Early veterinary diagnosis and surgery restore sight in 90%+ of cases.
Chronic Anterior Uveitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Chronic anterior uveitis in cats is a painful, persistent eye inflammation that can cause blindness if untreated. Early detection and lifelong therapy help preserve vision.
Chronic Conjunctivitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Long-Term Treatment
Chronic conjunctivitis in cats often recurs lifelong when feline herpesvirus is involved, up to 95% of cats are exposed. Learn causes, signs, and treatment.
Chronic Hypertension in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Chronic hypertension in cats often shows no signs but can cause sudden blindness. Affects up to 65% of cats with kidney disease, early detection saves sight.
Corneal Stromal Edema in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Emerging Treatments
Corneal stromal edema in cats turns the eye cloudy blue-white and signals underlying disease. Learn the warning signs, causes, treatments, and new therapies.
Corneal Ulcer in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Stages & Treatment
Feline corneal ulcer is a painful eye emergency that can cause blindness within hours. Learn the warning signs, underlying causes, and life-saving treatments every cat owner needs.
Cryptococcosis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Cryptococcosis in cats is the most common systemic fungal disease, caught from soil or bird droppings. With early diagnosis, 60–70% of cats can be cured.
Eye Infection in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Cat eye infections are most often caused by feline herpesvirus and need prompt vet care to prevent corneal ulcers, vision loss, or spread to other cats.
Feline Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Feline keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) is rare but serious. Learn the symptoms, causes, and how early cyclosporine treatment can preserve your cat's vision.
Glaucoma in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Effective Treatments
Glaucoma in cats is often detected late, 73% are already blind in the affected eye at first vet visit. Learn the subtle symptoms, common causes, and effective treatments.
Histoplasmosis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Histoplasmosis in cats is a rare fungal infection that causes chronic wasting and can spread through the body. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and survival rates.
Hypertensive Heart Disease in Cats: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Hypertensive heart disease affects 48-85% of cats with high blood pressure. Learn the symptoms, causes, and effective treatments that can reverse damage.
Interstitial Keratitis in Cats
Interstitial keratitis in cats is a vision-threatening corneal disease often linked to FHV-1. Learn symptoms, causes, and new emerging treatments to protect your cat's sight.
Keratitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Emerging Therapies
Keratitis in cats is corneal inflammation that can cause blindness if untreated, but emerging stem cell therapy now offers hope for treatment-resistant cases.
Feline Panuveitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Panuveitis in cats is the most severe uveitis form, often linked to FIP. New antivirals clear eye inflammation in over 80% of cases, transforming the outlook.
Posterior Uveitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Posterior uveitis in cats causes subtle but vision-threatening eye inflammation. Learn the symptoms, causes, and breakthrough antiviral treatments now available.