A cataract is an abnormal clouding of the lens or a cloudy change in the tissue that prevents light from reaching the retina. Cataracts can occur in one eye or in both eyes at the same time, and in many cases can lead to blindness. In some cases it may occur very quickly. Cataracts can have a variety of appearances, from small dots to those that look like broken ice, clouds, pearly shine, or white vapor. Cataracts may develop from a small spot to the entire lens. This progression is unpredictable, with some developing quickly and others slowly. Analysis of the causes 1. Heredity Like many genetic diseases, it is not formed later in life, but during the development of the embryo. 2. Trauma causing trauma to the cat may lead to an inflammatory reaction inside the eye and the cat’s local nutrition cannot keep up. 3. Other diseases causing intrinsic diseases like diabetes, iritis, etc. can also trigger cataracts in cats. 4. Age problems Like older people, age When they are older, their body functions cannot keep up and their eye crystals degenerate, so generally cats over 8 years old are more likely to have cataracts. The owner should promptly take the cat to the vet for examination and treatment using surgical methods to remove the cloudy material from the cat’s lens. If the cataract is so severe that it cannot be treated, the cat’s lens should be removed. Prevention 1. Limit cats to consume too much food containing high sugar Cats consuming too much high calorie and high sugar food will make cats more obese, and studies have found that overly obese cats have a higher chance of cataracts than normal cats, and high sugar and high calories may lead to diabetes in cats. As mentioned above, diabetes is also a cause of cataracts. In daily life, feed cats scientifically and do not allow them to consume too much food containing sugar. 2. Pay attention to vitamin C supplementation As we all know, consuming food containing vitamin C is good for the eyes, and vitamin C deficiency may cloud the crystals of the cat’s pupils, which may lead to cataracts. Note that during the treatment of the cat’s eyes, the owner should pay attention to the hygiene of the cat’s living environment to prevent the cat’s eyes from being infected with germs.
