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Can a fungal infection like cryptococcosis affect my cat's eyes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Cam *retrobulbar* optic neuritis occur in cryptococcosis in cats?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2019

Hello. Unfortunately, yes, cryptococcosis can cause this condition in cats, along with blastomycosis & histoplasmosis. Other infections including viruses & protozoal etiologies can cause this as well as trauma & neoplasia. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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