Rough plays, fights, or just our pets being clumsy sometimes result in wounds. While injuries to the skin are more common and more easily seen, these can also happen on the eye.

Eye ulcerations are more common than you think. Majority of the cases we encounter at the clinic are found in the cornea, like the pictures in this post. Because of its exposure, it is the part of the eye that is most prone to physical damage.

Corneal damage varies among patients. Common signs that you will notice from pets that have eye ulcers are:

• Excessive tear production and flow
• Squinting
• Inability to open the affected eye
• Changes in temperament
• Pawing on the affected eye
• Cloudiness of the eye
• Redness of the eye

Your veterinarian will examine your pet’s condition and the affected eye. Depending on the initial assessment, tests might be performed to determine the current condition of your pet, assess the severity of the damage on the eye, and other information that might be needed. Treatment plan, other options, and prognosis will be discussed based on the test results and findings.

An ulcerated eye may become blind if left untreated. That’s why when you see any or a combination of the signs mentioned above, have your pet checked by your veterinarian immediately.