The cornea is the clear window of the eye and can develop scratches or abrasions, which are called corneal ulcers or corneal ulceration. Corneal ulcers can involve just the superficial layer of cornea, called the...
Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is a very common viral infection in cats that causes upper respiratory infections (feline viral rhinotracheitis; FVR) and ocular diseases like conjunctivitis. FHV-1 infection is the most common cause of...
Neonatal (newborn) kittens can develop eye infections, also called “ophthalmia neonatorum,” as young as a few days to a few weeks of age. Most often, neonatal eye infections develop from bacteria or viruses transmitted from...
Entropion is a condition where the eyelid margin rolls inward, causing eyelashes and fur to rub on the surface of the eye. Entropion in cats can happen at any age but is most common in...
Uveitis is a condition where the inside structures of the eye (the uvea) become inflamed. Uveitis in cats can be caused by a problem with the eye, like a scratch to the eye, or secondary...
