What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a rise in pressure inside the eye that can damage the optic nerve and vision quickly if left untreated. It affects dogs and cats, and is a genuine emergency in veterinary ophthalmology, hours matter, not days.
Symptoms To Watch For
Eye Redness
Visible redness or bloodshot appearance in the white of the eye, caused by increased internal pressure.
Discharge
Watery or mucoid discharge from the affected eye, sometimes accompanied by squinting or sensitivity to light.
Cloudiness
A bluish or hazy appearance to the cornea, a sign that pressure has been elevated for some time.
Pain
Pawing at the eye, reluctance to be touched around the face, or general withdrawn behaviour may indicate eye pain.
How It's Diagnosed
Diagnosis involves measuring eye pressure (tonometry) alongside a full ophthalmic examination. Prompt assessment is essential early diagnosis before significant vision loss gives the best chance of preserving sight.
See Our Glaucoma Management Service →Treatment & Management
Treatment focuses on lowering eye pressure as quickly as possible to protect remaining vision. Medication manages many cases; surgical intervention is considered when needed. The goal is preserving as much sight as possible for as long as possible.
See Glaucoma Management Service →When To Seek Care
If your pet’s eye looks red, cloudy, or painful come in the same day. Glaucoma can progress to permanent vision loss within days, and the window for preserving sight is narrow.
Why Pet Owners Choose ExoCare?
Specialized Expertise
Modern Equipment
Emergency Care
Compassionate Vet
Dr. Asma Fariha
Veterinary Surgeon · MVC Reg. No. 3362
Dr. Asma measures eye pressure and assesses vision, because timing changes what can be done.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Glaucoma is managed rather than cured, the goal is protecting remaining vision and keeping pressure controlled long-term. Many patients do well with the right management plan.
Redness, cloudiness, squinting, or your pet pawing at its eye are common early signs. Any of these warrants prompt attention rather than monitoring at home.
Not always, medication successfully manages many cases. Surgical options are considered when medication is insufficient to control pressure adequately.
Vision loss can occur within days in acute cases, which is why same-day assessment is the right response, not a wait-and-see approach. Early treatment gives the best chance of preserving sight.
Yes, glaucoma can affect one eye initially. The other eye is monitored carefully, as the risk of developing the condition increases once one eye is affected.