Why does my cat have a persistent eye problem with no diagnosis?

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I reeeally need your advice! I live in Georgia, we do not have a reliable ophthalmologist here. I have three different diagnosis from three different doctors and I am sure non of them are true. They are prescribing me human medications. please if you have any Idea what it could be (see pictures) let me know. Any suggestion will be helpful for me. Found him on the streets like this. I am treating him for more than 3 months and have some improvements but do not have diagnosis. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5.5 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

This looks like a fungal infection to me but it could also be scarring from a corneal ulcer or herpes keratitis. It is extremely difficult to diagnose eye problems with photographs. We need to be able to examine the eye with an ophthalmoscope and some testing will likely need to be done to get a definitive diagnosis. From what I can tell though, the globe of the eye looks OK. It just appears that the cornea is affected. I would continue with the medications they gave you but honestly, there will probably always be a scar there. I wouldn't expect the eye to ever appear normal. It should not really affect him though in the long run. I'm not sure I'd be too concerned. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why does my cat have a persistent eye problem with no diagnosis?

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