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My dog has a white eye spot. Is it a corneal ulcer, and will it heal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 6 months old

Hey any idea what's this in his eye clsmudge on cornea vet prescribed tear drops and moxifloxacin drops and I have been putting these since last 10 days but dont know whether this white smudge getting smaller or not so what is it ? Will this ever cure ? Hiw long it take to cure ? What are other treatments

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 25th, 2019

I'm sorry but without examining the eye myself with an ophthalmoscope and using some special staining it is hard for me to comment. These things cannot be diagnosed with a photo. If there was a corneal ulcer sometimes they will scar and that spot will remain forever. I suggest you take him back to the vet so they can check it since they know what it looked like originally. If the eye seems comfortable I would not be overly worried. If the eye is not comfortable (squinting, excessive tearing, etc) then I would be worried that the ulcer may not be healing well. The other option is that the spot may not be an ulcer. It could be a fungal spot. But again, there is no way for me to tell you if that is the case. I would have Bruno back to your vet for a follow-up. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 21st, 2019

    Hello. As I said earlier, we need a more thorough examination of the eye to determine cause & outcome. Yes, your picture shows corneal edema, but that is all that can possibly be said about a picture. If your veterinarian cannot provide more information, you will need to have Bruno examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist. There is no way we can determine what might be going on in this forum. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 25th, 2019

    Unfortunately you cannot tell the difference based on a photograph. Treatment for corneal ulcer is generally 7 to 10 days for an uncomplicated and normal healing ulcer. Sometimes pets can develop a condition called an indolent ulcer where the healing is not appropriate. Pets can also get a scar after an ulcer and that may be what you were seeing. I recommend to have Bruno examined by his veterinarian again and have the eye stained. This will reveal if an ulcer is still present. Make sure to protect the eye from any scratching or rubbing by having him wear an Elizabethan collar at all times. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 27th, 2019

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bruno. If he does not have an active corneal ulcer, the spot on his cornea could be a scar from a previous ulcer. It could also be a fat deposit or a calcium build up. Calicum deposits are common with dietary high in lamb meat. Blood work can be checked to ensure he does not have any underlying medical problems. I hope this information helps!

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