Glaucoma in cats causes painful elevation of intraocular pressure, corneal cloudiness, and can lead to rapid vision loss. Often secondary to uveitis, it requires prompt veterinary attention. PawCheck screens for it free, in under 10 seconds.
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Feline glaucoma is most commonly secondary — developing as a complication of uveitis (eye inflammation from FIP, FIV, or trauma). Unlike dogs where primary glaucoma is more common, cats typically develop glaucoma because of another underlying eye condition.
Bluish-grey cloudiness over the cornea, a visibly enlarged or bulging eye, dilated pupil that doesn't respond to light, redness, and the cat showing pain signs — hiding, reduced appetite, squinting. This is an urgent condition.
In India, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) and FIV infections are leading causes of uveitis, which can progress to secondary glaucoma. Cats with a history of uveitis should have their eye pressure monitored regularly.
Siamese and Persian cats have some documented predisposition. However, any cat with a history of uveitis, eye trauma, or lens luxation is at elevated risk for secondary glaucoma — breed is less relevant than underlying eye health history.
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