My cat is almost four year old. It has been having a cloudy eye ever since I adopted it (it was two month-old). Several doctors have seen it and I was always told it is nothing to worry about, but its doesn't seem to clear up or improve in any way. It doesn't get worse and most of the time there is a clear or rarely reddish or brownish discharge only from the affected eye. The cat is perfectly healthy and doesn't seem bothered by its eye condition. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 9 months old | 9 lbs

As long as there is no pain, squinting or discomfort it is probably best left alone, it is likely there is permanent scarring which cannot be removed. Referral to a specialist ophthalmic surgeon could be considered to explore all possible options

My cat has a cloudy eye with discharge that won't clear. Advice?

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My cat is keepimg one eye closed most of the time, there is a little bit of cloudy discharge it gets teary too but its not red or inflamed, she still eats fine and plays fine. What could this be?

This could be due to a scratch on the eye and/or an infection. The possible infection can be on the outside, or inside of the eye. There are also some eyelid disorders that can cause damage to the eye. Without seeing it, I can't narrow it down more than this. However, the cloudy discharge is concerning enough that it's best to take Shasta to a vet within the next 24 hours. Infections and other problems can quickly cause irreversible damage to the eye, so it's best to have it diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. For now, you can flush the eye 3-4 times a day with saline (can get this at the pharmacy or supermarket in the eye care section) to help clean and soothe it. Below is a link to a good video that demonstrates how to do this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDGzdUTUdNI I hope that helps and Shasta gets better soon.

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I am trying to figure out what is wrong with my cat's eye. He is 2 years old and has watery discharge from his eye. His eye suddenly became cloudy with speckles in it overnight.

This lesion in the anterior chamber of the eye, which could be possibly due to a lens luxation, or presence of pus or severe inflammation. A trauma of the cornea, possibly a penetrating one could be possible and needs to be ruled out. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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A few days ago my cats eye had discharge and seem irritated it was red and he couldn’t open it so I cleaned it and it was fine. Yesterday he now has a cloudly eye. I tried taking him to my vet but they won’t accept me until months I’m worry he’ll los

Hello, my name is Dr. Shines and I am concerned about Jerry's eye. That cloudiness could indicate a corneal scratch or uveitis. Both of those conditions should be examined quickly to prevent them from getting worse. I recommend to call around and look for another clinic. If you can't find one, then I recommend to go to an emergency clinic. In a pinch some of the walk in vaccine clinics might be able to help if they have access to eye medications and testing strips for corneal ulcers. Tractor Supply might be an option as they host walk in clinics. They use a company called PetVet and I recommend to look on the website for more information. You will see a high variability in the vaccine clinics ability to handle any type of illness so you'll need to check ahead. At home, Jerry should wear an elizabethan collar at all times to prevent scratching or rubbing at the eye which will make it worse. Keep the eye clean from discharge with a warm, damp cotton ball. But really, medication fr

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What’s going on with my cats eyes?

Excessive discharge and crusty nose as well may be due to an upper respiratory tract infection possibly due to a viral infection. These infections can be quite severe and cause superficial keratitis when they affect the cornea as well. That may be the reason for the cloudy appearance of the left eye. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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My cats right eye has gone a cloudy dark blue colour. Should I be worried? It started months ago with the right eye pupil staying diluted & not shrinking with the left. Then over time the whole eye has become a dark bluey colour. It's been like this

If your vet has recommended seeing a specialist, I would take their advice. Illnesses, cataracts, neurologic changes, and other issues can all be potential causes for clouding of the eye, and a specialist, or veterinary ophthalmologist will have the right tools and knowledge to better determine what it is and provide treatment options. If you're having trouble affording care, this site may help give you some ideas/options if you decide to see the specialist: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/having-trouble-affording-veterinary-care

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My cat's right eye has been having problems for a while now but lately it's been becoming worse. His sclera is red, and he's been having a lot of discharge. He's also been producing a lot of tears and squinting. He doesn't seem to be in pain but I'm

That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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A female rescue cat found with severe eye infection 2 mo ago, was trated with oral AB and eye drops (Oflox and Fucithalmic) 3 times aday for 3 weeks. Eyes are much better now and I stopped the ABs and only using lubricant gel. I am worried about the

It looks like that left eye may have some ongoing damage ongoing problem with the cornea clear, (front part of the eye). Does she seem like she can see? Does she walk along walls (as though looking to be leaning in for a knowledge of where she is), does she bump into things? If she does not bump into things and DOES seem to be able to see, then her pupils are probably functioning appropriately even if you can't see it. However it is possible too that she has some lens changes... the lens in the left eye looks a bit cloudy in the picture. As long as she's an indoor cat, it shouldn't matter too much whether or not she can see. Most blind animals do quite well and function great as pets. However, if she seems uncomfortable or painful, I would encourage you to take her to your vet to have the eyes re-evaluated. Thanks for asking Boop by Petco!

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Hi - we have had a stray cat adopt us in this last week - she looks like she has been through quite a bit - but she is slowly trusting us as we given her a safe place to sleep and food. She has a very cloudy eye - I have managed to get a photo of i

It looks like a long standing, chronic issue with the eye. All I can say is that the eye probably sustained an injury that was never treated. Without examining her myself with an ophthalmoscope it is hard for me to say for sure. She is most likely blind in that eye. It does not appear to be causing her any pain so I would not worry about it at this time. Once she trusts you if you want to get her to a vet for an exam you can do that but I highly doubt anything can be done for the eye at this point.

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My cat has developed a watery eye over the last 24 hours. With a little bit of white discharge. Doesn’t look pink, just a little glazed. I’ve wiped away with a clean warm cloth, for now.

Hi, and thanks for your question. That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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I found a cat near my house. For about a month the cats eye was watery and 2 days ago I saw the cat with an almost closed eye and some kind of discharge around the eye.

That is a really bad eye infection. Most of these infections will respond nicely to appropriate medications although some cats can have permanent damage if the infection has been ongoing and is severe enough. Ideally you will get Smokey into the veterinarian for eye medications as this is the only way to heal it. You can also supplement him with 500mg lysine twice daily in some canned food. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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