Why is there hair growing inside my cat's eye? Is surgery needed?

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My cat has hair growing inside her eye, I think it's attached to her second lid. Is this something I should be worried about? Do I need to take her for surgery? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

It is a little difficult to assess this based on the picture, but if that is a hair growing from the lid or the eye, this is what we call distichia. It is more commonly seen in dogs, but is rarely seen in cats. If untreated, the condition will eventually result in dry eye and ulceration of the corneal surface. While it is generally a surgical procedure to resolve the issue, the surgery is typically curative and something that you will not have to deal with ever again. Some veterinarians will not perform surgical procedures of the eye, so depending on where you go you may be referred elsewhere. In the meantime, try and keep Blueberry's eye nice and moist with artificial tears. Do not use anything medicated until you and your vet have determined that there is no ulceration on the eye's surface. Good luck with Blueberry!

Why is there hair growing inside my cat's eye? Is surgery needed?

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