Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 9/19/2008

Question
My cat, Chloe, is about 3 years old and I noticed the other day that she was squinting her right eye so I took a closer look at it and its a little cloudy, but you know how when you look at a cat in the dark their eyes are iridescent? that is how her eye looks all the time, and the color part of her eye almost looks like its blurry, not as sharp as the other eye. does anyone have experience with this? I haven't noticed a change in her walking or if she is hesitant to jump on things, maybe it is because I am a little bit of a hypochondriac, but she is seems out of sorts. i think it may be a cataract, but I have made my self crazy by searching online, and I plan on taking her to the vet but its just so expensive.

Answer
Amanda -

Chloe should be examined be a doctor as soon as possible.  There are a number of ailments that can cause a cat to squint.  The sooner you have a doctor examine her eyes, the more likely the chance her eyesight will be saved.  Also, the longer you wait the harder it will be to treat and the more expensive it will cost.


Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM