Feline corneal sequestrum are a relatively common eye disease of cats which begins as a corneal ulcer and gradually worsens despite aggressive therapy[1]. Corneal sequestrum refers to the development of an opaque, dark brown to black plaque on the cornea which is a dead piece of corneal tissue. Sequestra are usually oval to round, they can be quite small […]

Feline eosinophilic keratitis (FEK) is a relatively common corneal disease that appears in cats from 1 to 14 years of age with the average age of occurrence of <4 years of age. Castrated males are over represented in most studies. FEK commonly occurs in both domestic shorthair and the domestic longhair cats. However, this disease also is seen in specific breeds […]

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or ‘Dry eye’ is a rare eye disease of cats characterised by reduced or absent lacrimal tears. KCS may be a consequence of feline herpes viral infection, particularly following severe conjunctivitis when conjunctival cicatrization (scarring) can affect the function of the lacrimal ductules. Orbital trauma, direct trauma to the lacrimal gland and damage to […]