Ophthalmology

Diseases of the eye are very common in cats. All eye disorders should be considered an emergency until the cause is determined. Herpes virus is often an underlying cause of eye disorders. There are several informative websites:

Animal Eye Specialists - Dennis V. Hacker DVM

All Animal Eye Clinic - Kerry L. Ketring DVM

Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Centre - Michael Zigler DVM - This is a comprehensive site

Eye Clinic For Animals - Visit this site to view articles on several feline eye disorders

 

The following are links to handouts of interest from Dr. Hacker and Animal Eye Specialists. Many thanks to him for a job well done.

Cataracts

Cherry Eye

Corneal Sequestrum in the Cat  Also see Corneal Sequestrum         

Corneal Ulcers Also visit Corneal Ulcers

Eosinophilic Keratitis

Feline Herpes Virus

Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Glaucoma

Hearing and Vision Impaired Cats

How to Deal with a Blind Pet

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) or Dry Eye

Melanoma of the Iris

Red Eye or Conjunctivitis Also visit Feline Conjunctivitis

Systemic Hypertension

Uveitis See also 

What's Involved in an Ophthalmologic Examination?

 

Articles from VetMedCenter.com

Anterior Uveitis

Chlamydia

Conjunctivitis

Protruding Third Eyelid

Taurine Deficiency

 

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