Some symptoms of glaucoma are:
- Recession of the eyeball into the head
- Redness of the blood vessels in the white of the eyes
- Cloudy appearance at front of the eye
- A dilated pupil or one that doesn’t respond to light
- Vision loss
- Loss of appetite
- Change in attitude, less desire to play or interact
- Enlargement of the eyeball
- Squinting or holding the eyes closed
Cats with glaucoma typically are managed medicinally. Your veterinarian will prescribe multiple medications to lower the pressure within the eye and return it to the normal range as quickly as possible to salvage vision.
When glaucoma is identified early and your veterinarian is able to manage the condition, regular examinations will be needed to monitor the pressure within the eye.