Can senior cats wear prescription glasses for failing eyesight?

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I have a cat that is 20 years old and her eye sight is failing, do they make prescription glasses for cats ? she is very healthy but can't see. Thanks Bill

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no - cats can't wear glasses or contact lenses the way that humans do, because the causes of vision loss in cats is not the same as a human who might be near-sighted or far-sighted. In most cases, vision loss in an older kitty would be caused by either cataracts or retinal degeneration - cataracts can be fixed with surgery, but there is no treatment or cure for retinal degeneration. I would recommend having your cat examined by a vet when you are able to, so that he/she can determine the cause of her vision loss and advise you on whether any treatment would be possible.

Can senior cats wear prescription glasses for failing eyesight?

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