Why is my cat's eye shining strangely in daylight and squinting?

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Hello, my cat, 4 y.o., developed something strange to the left eye: it is shining bizarrely- it's like the known tapetum lucidum reflection effect, but in normal daylight conditions. He is also squinting a bit. No or very little pain (very little avoidance of touch), pupillary reflex is normal, no anisocoria seems to be present. Yesterday he was normal. Can you please indicate probable diagnosis and proper course of action? Thank you in advance! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years old | 6 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is difficult to say without a picture, if not an eye exam. Tapetal reflection can be seen during daylight depending on where you and Tomita are in relation to a light source. If this is the case, the eye could be normal. If the shining is in the anterior chamber, this could be uveitis, a problem with the iris, a lipid Deposit, or other. The fact that the eye is visual and comfortable is a great sign but a good eye exam (with a veterinary ophthalmologist if it is very unusual) is a good idea.

Why is my cat's eye shining strangely in daylight and squinting?

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