Common Eye Diseases


Ocular disease is common and may be due to injuries, systemic health, breed, or genetics. Some of the most common conditions along with an explanation and picture are listed below.

  • Eyelid abnormalities
    • Entropion and ectropion
    • Ectopic cilia
    • Distichiasis
    • Eyelid tumors
    • Trichiasis
    • Eyelid agenesis
  • Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid (cherry eye)
  • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
  • Corneal disease
    • Corneal ulcer
    • Indolent corneal ulcer
    • Descemetocele
    • Corneal sequestrum
    • Feline herpesvirus keratitis
    • Chronic superficial keratitis (pannus)
  • Anterior uveitis
  • Glaucoma
  • Lens disease
    • Cataract
    • Lens luxation
  • Orbital tumors and abscesses
  • Intraocular tumors
  • Retinal disease
    • Retinal detachment
    • Retinal degeneration
    • Retinal dysplasia