My cat's injured eye has high pressure. Is removal necessary?

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My cat got hurt on his right eye, he is oozing blood from it. I took him to the vet and they test his eye with a tonometer his pressure is 36, 37 or 39, they also did a corneal stain and the yellow presented as streak on his right eye. The vet recommend removal of the eye because she say his blind. He seems to be ok, no pain, he plays and he eats well, not hiding or being in pain. What do you suggest?surgery or let him be. Thanks for your prompt response. Pet's info: Cat | American Wirehair | Male | neutered | 9 years and 3 months old | 14 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

That is very high pressure in that eye, and if the staining of the cornea showed a "yellow" streak, this suggests an ulcer. Cats are really good at hiding pain, so I think it is difficult to assume that he is not painful. With these findings, I would tend to agree with your veterinarian, that the eye should be removed for the long term comfort of Alex. With the damage to the eye, and the ulcer, it may become more painful over time, or even rupture. If he can't see, he won't miss the eye once it is gone. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat's injured eye has high pressure. Is removal necessary?

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