Eye Care

A healthy cat’s eyes should be clear and bright and the area around the eyeball white.

Common Symptoms of Illness

  Red inner eyelids

  Matter 'stuck' on the surface or in the corners of the eye

  Cloudiness within the eyeball

  A dull eye surface

  The 'third eyelid' coming across the eye

  Excessive tearing or unusual discharges

  Tear-stained fur around the eyes

Eye Tests used to Diagnose Eye Problems

  Fluorescein stain to identify the presence of corneal ulcers

  Schirmer Tear Test to determine the level of tear production

  Ocular pressure to detect glaucoma

  Ophthalmoscope to see in the eye chamber