Can cataracts in my 15-year-old cat be treated with surgery?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Male | neutered | 15 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs
my 15 yr old cat has developed cataracts .Any treatment ?
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Published on March 26th, 2017
I'm sorry to hear that! The only treatment for cataracts is surgery to remove the diseased lens and replace it with an artificial one - just like what is done in humans for this problem. If this is something you're interested in doing with Alex, you can ask your veterinarian for a referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist who can evaluate him to see if he would be a good candidate for surgery. There are no eye drops or other treatment options that will help with cataracts, unfortunately.
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Published on November 26th, 2018
Before treatment always comes a diagnosis. So the best would be to take Doudoune to your veterinarian for a thorough eye exam as there could be other causes of that, such as uveitis or diabetes. Once your vet has made a diagnosis he can address the disease and treat accordingly. It is not very common for cats to develop cataracts. Here is some good information on cataracts in cats: https://www2.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-cataracts
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