Feline Glaucoma
Glaucoma is defined as increased intraocular pressure (IOP) inside the eye. The normal IOP for a cat is 10-25mmHg. Glaucoma occurs when the IOP is above 30 mmHg.
Glaucoma in cats is usually secondary to inflammation inside the eye, tumours or trauma.
Primary glaucoma is rare but has been reported in Siamese, Persians and Burmese.
Clinical signs of glaucoma in cats:
Treatment for glaucoma:
Care after surgery:
Minimal care is required after eye removal. All cases will be given pain relief and in some patient’s antibiotics. In certain cases we will recommend pathology of the eye to ensure there is no cancer present. Pathology results normally take 2 weeks.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us on 03 9545 0103.
Glaucoma is defined as increased intraocular pressure (IOP) inside the eye. The normal IOP for a cat is 10-25mmHg. Glaucoma occurs when the IOP is above 30 mmHg.
Glaucoma in cats is usually secondary to inflammation inside the eye, tumours or trauma.
Primary glaucoma is rare but has been reported in Siamese, Persians and Burmese.
Clinical signs of glaucoma in cats:
- Variable hyperaemia (redness)
- Buphthalmus (enlarged eye)
- Mydriasis (dilated pupils)
- Blindness
- Focal or generalised corneal oedema
- Corneal ulceration (exposure keratitis)
Treatment for glaucoma:
- Medical management: Unless pain is severe, medical management can be considered initially. Medications to control the inflammation and IOP are used in combination. Treatment is usually lifelong. Patients that cannot be managed medically will need surgery to make them more comfortable.
- Surgical management: In cases that medical management is not sufficient, eye removal is recommended. Due to the higher risk of complications in cats, such as blindness in the opposite eye after surgery, it is recommended that enlarged eyes are removed by a specialist.
Care after surgery:
Minimal care is required after eye removal. All cases will be given pain relief and in some patient’s antibiotics. In certain cases we will recommend pathology of the eye to ensure there is no cancer present. Pathology results normally take 2 weeks.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us on 03 9545 0103.
