My cat has a white spot on his eye. Could it be a scratched cornea?

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My cat has a small white spot on one of his eyes, he's only 3 and it just noticed it today. I'm afraid he got it playing too rough with my other cat. Could it be a scratched cornea? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

It very well could be a scratch. If he is also squinting his eye and develops eye discharge then this is definitely a corneal scratch. However if he doesn’t seem bothered by it and the eye is clear otherwise, it may be a pigment or old scar on the corneal surface. If he becomes symptomatic then have your vet examine him and do a confirmatory eye test so that he can be prescribed antibiotic eye ointment to help this scratch heal. Best of luck with your kitty Kidogo. Take care.

My cat has a white spot on his eye. Could it be a scratched cornea?

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