Ophthalmia - Opacity of the Cornea - Cataract - Glaucoma - Torn Eyelids - Eversion and Inversion of the Eyelids - Eczema round the Margin of the Eyelids.

Cataract

In this disease the crystalline lens is implicated, - its capsular investment, or both the lens and the capsule, and is chiefly met with in old cats - senile cataract.

A blow upon the eye may occasion it, whilst in rare cases it occurs from specific causes - specific ophthalmia.

No treatment of any use.

It is progressive, and very often associated with other degenerative changes in the eye.

Glaucoma

In this condition the eye assumes a bluish-green appearance; is often accompanied by cataract; and, like the last-named, incurable.

Torn Eyelids

Poor pussy has occasionally the misfortune to get her eyelids torn, sometimes in combat with her own species, at other times in a fight with a dog; if so, they must be neatly adjusted with stitches, therefore consult a veterinary surgeon - the sooner the better.

Ophthalmia often results in consequence of this.

Eversion And Inversion Of Eyelids

When the eyelid is inverted - which may be either the upper or the lower one - though usually the upper one - it sets up a great deal of irritation, in fact ophthalmia, and sometimes the eyelashes are projected upon the globe of the eye, leading to opacity of the cornea.

Nothing but surgical operation will cure this, so consult a veterinary.

Eversion of the eyelid is denoted by turning of the eyelid outwards, exposing the lining membrane of the lid, and this again may act as an exciting cause of ophthalmia. Surgical operation is the only remedy.

Eczema Ronnd The Margin Of The Eyelids

Bareness around the margin of the eyelids is not at all uncommon, and is really a form of erythema, but may be part of a general cutaneous eruption. (See "Eczema")