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My dog's eye is red after infection. Will his vision get better?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered

My dog is being treated for an eye infection which he has had about 2 weeks. He is finally doing alot better (almost done taking antibiotics) . Now that he keeps his eyes open which he wasn't, I saw redness on his iris and possibly pupil also. Is this due to infection being there too long and will it get better. He seems like he can't see as well as before the infection occured.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on October 13th, 2017

I am sorry Gotti has been having problems. If Gotti had a corneal ulcer it can be normal to see blood vessels on the cornea to help heal the trauma. However blood on the iris or inside the eye is not normal. This usually is not due to bacterial injections but can happen secondary to fungal disease , toxin and systemic illness. I would recommend taking Gotti to a opthomologist to help determine why the eye is starting to develop blood in abnormal places. I hope that helps

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