Complicated Eye Ulcers In Cats
A complicated or complex eye ulcer is a serious condition of the eye.
A Corneal Sequestrum is a condition of the cornea that only occurs in cats.
Tears are essential to the health of the eye. Dry eye in cats , also called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a condition in which the glands of the eyelids are unable to produce a sufficient volume of tears to lubricate and protect the eye, keeping it moist. Dry eye is a serious condition that can result in severe pain and blindness if it is not addressed quickly.
If an eye (ophthalmia) does not grow to its full size and is smaller (micro) than it should be, the condition is known as Microthalmia. Learn what causes this condition and what the future may hold for a cat with the problem.
Follow the story of a Pixie-Bob kitten born with one eye smaller and less developed than the other.
Eye Ulcers are a relatively common feline eye problem. Whether minor or severe, taking proper care of an eye ulcer is essential.
This article shows photos of a pointed kitten and discusses the medical history that lead to her third eyelid becoming attached to her eyeball.
A third eyelid adhesion occurs when a cat's third eyelid attaches itself, partially or completely, to the exterior of the eyeball.