Cat's eye closed after vet visit and drops. What should I do now?

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I sent my cat to vet since it's right eye wasn't dialating normally. The vet gave him an injection to ease the problem. Also, i was given this eye drop attached below and was told to drop it twice a day. I dropped it the next morning and then my cat fell asleep later on. When he woke up, his eye was completely closed with a layer like a ghost eye. I went back to the vet and she told me to drop pure water instead of eye drop. Now, my cat would barely open his eye. What should i do now? Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 6.52 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, I cannot tell much from the photo. Based on your description it sounds like the third eyelid is covering the eyeball. This can be caused by many different things but the two main ones in a young cat would be an injury to the cornea or intestinal parasites. Since it is only one eye, I suspect an injury to the cornea. It may be more serious than just a small scratch and that is why it is not responding as simple corneal abrasions usually heal in 3-5 days. I suggest having him dewormed (if that has not been done recently) and have your vet stain the eye to check the integrity of the cornea. They stain the eye with a fluorescein dye to check for defects. This article will explain more. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/corneal-ulcers-in-cats )

Cat's eye closed after vet visit and drops. What should I do now?

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