Causes of cataracts in cats:
There are two main causes of cataracts in cats, one is congenital and the other is acquired. Congenital cataracts are mainly caused by the underdevelopment of the lens in the eye, and are closely related to heredity. Acquired cataracts are mostly caused by retinal inflammatory diseases or glaucoma, and are also related to diabetes in cats. Cataracts require surgical treatment.
Cataract treatment options:
There are so-called cataract eye drops on the market, which at best can slow down the progression of cataracts, while surgical lenses Cataract removal is the only treatment that can restore a cat's vision, but the cat's health and behavior must be taken into consideration. Cataract surgery is best left to a veterinarian with special research in ophthalmology and practical experience.
Symptoms of cataracts in cats:
Generally, symptoms include vision loss, such as staggering, often bumping into objects when walking in unfamiliar environments, and not being able to see thrown objects. , symptoms such as strabismus, easily frightened, abnormal sensitivity to surrounding sounds, and blindness to danger.
