Kitten's eye cloudy after URI herpes. What are the treatment options?

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My kitten started off as a foster with a severe URI herpes infection. Her right eye is bright blue, clear and good as new but her left eye never completely cleared, despite the tobramycin drops and multiple ointments. It doesn't bother her at all but I find it weird that it is perfectly healthy and yet so cloudy compared to the other. I've been to countless vets, all say it's either a birth defect or something else, all say nothing can be done. Any ideas what this is? Does she have options? Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 7 months and 9 days old | 6 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the picture is not clear enough for me to fully see the lesion. However, a diagnosis would require a full ophthalmic exam by a vet, so we would only be able to give educated guesses anyways. Cats with feline herpes virus at a young age can get severe ulcers in the cornea (the outside layer of the eye ball). This, or swelling within the cornea are the common causes of the cloudy appearance. With severe ulcerations, the cornea does not heal perfectly and can have a permanent scar - this could definitely be a reason for the cloudy spot you are describing. However, I would have expected one of the previous vets to have diagnosed this already, so it may be something else. Considering you have been to many veterinarians already and have not received an adequate answer, or potential treatment options (corneal scars can be remedied with minor surgery), I recommend seeking a referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist. They will be able to definitively diagnose the condition and will be the best professional to offer treatment. You can ask your vet about this option and I'm sure they will ensure you get the necessary information and referral. I hope that helps and all is well with Cinder.

Kitten's eye cloudy after URI herpes. What are the treatment options?

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