Why are my dog's eyes watery and squinting after a scratched cornea?

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My dog got a scratched cornea a month ago(not bad and vet gave us a medicine to put in it) since this happened he has had a ton of discharge(white/clear color) from both eyes and they're really watery. Usually it gets worse after he has been outside. We have also noticed he is almost always squinting if the light is on or if he is outside. When he is in a dimly lit room his eyes look fine and he opens them all the way. Any idea what could possibly be the cause of this? How can I help him? Pet's info: Dog | Newfoundland | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 10 days old | 111 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

The clear discharge could be a sign that Hades has an allergy or blocked tear ducts. Unfortunately a corneal scratch could also cause some clear discharge and squinting along with sensitivity to light - some dogs end up with recurrent superficial corneal ulcers called indolent ulcers. I'd recommend having Hades checked by your vet.

Why are my dog's eyes watery and squinting after a scratched cornea?

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