Blind cats...?

Question

geez ive been looking online FOREVER and theres so much trash online its almost impossible to find anything online. Im looking for pictures of a cats eye thats blind and a picture of a normal non blind cat.

Do the eyes look different? Is there a way to check and see if they are blind?

Our cat got run over by our car when my sister ran over him. He had surgery twice and he went blind and got his vision back. He has been taking several meds since from a vet and isnt allowed to walk for 5 weeks. Im worried cause tonight i noticed that his eyes aren't responding to light and we think its his meds causing him temporary blindness. Is there any ways to tell or can you find ANY pictures for me this is ridiculous..

Ill give you 10 points if you find me some pictures and or good info. It is much appreciated! :-)

By the way .. dont worry the cat is going to the vet tomorrow, but i just wanted to see for myself. We are all worried for this poor cat. Hes a fighter and has been through A LOT. Please pray for Meims.

Any RUDE or uncalled for comments will be reported. If you dont plan on posting something useful.. DONT!

~ Thanks!

Answer 1

I found you some pics and yes there is a difference in the cats eyes. Blind cats eyes turn almost white. You will see the diff in the pics. Sorry they are actually more like there is some sort of film over the eye. Like it is cloudy almost. Hope this helps. Plus if you think your cat may be blind take him to the vet and they can tell you for sure.

Good Luck

Blind Cat:
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Non-Blind Cat
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Answer 2

What the eyes look like varies greatly, depending upon what's causing the blindness. One thing you can do at home is throw a cotton ball over the cat from behind the cat, and see if he follows the motion with his head. Why a cotton ball? Because it won't make a breeze or a sound when it hits the ground. Also, if you have a pen light, you can shine it in one eye and see if that iris contracts, also there should be a similar response in the eye you are NOT shining the light in. If there's no pupil response and he doesn't follow the cotton ball, then he could be blind-this could be the medication or the trauma, and either way it could be temporary or permanent.

Some medications can cause pupils to remain dilated (wide open) without causing blindness, certain strong pain medicines come to mind.

Good luck!

Answer 3

The appearance of the eye will change depending on what has caused the blindness. If, for example, the cat had a cataract the eye would appear cloudy/milky.
The fact that the cats pupils are not responding to light suggest that there may be a problem with his eyesight, but this could be temporary due to his accident. Certain medications can cause changes in the eye, but I would have expected your vet to explain if anything your cat is taking would cause this.
One thing to look out for is constantly dilated pupils (when they are large) or if they are constantly moving from side to side (nistagmus) - these can both be signs that there is an injury to the brain.
I think you'll find most pictures will be more of diseases of the eye that can cause sight problems, so not much help. I would discuss your concerns with your vet when you take the cat back, they should be able to explain any side effects his medicine will have and do a proper check of his sight for you.
I hope he gets better soon!

Answer 4

I had a cat that was injured, and ended up blind in one eye. the color of they eye changed from green to a gold color over time. If the pupils do not respond, then it is not seeing light. You should call your vet and ask. It could be medication, but I highly doubt it. More likely it is bruising of the optic nerve or else it may end up permanent.

If it is blind, it can get used to a home, as long as things are not moved around much, and be just as good in the house as any sighted cat. Again, ask your vet. There could be more damage to the brain, such as slow bleeding.

Good luck.

Oh, and in response to the answer above. A blue-eyed white cat has a high probability of deafness, not blindness.

Answer 5

Just as with people, an eye that is blind does not always look different, especially right away, so a picture won't help much.
My grandma had a cat who went blind at a few months old. She lived in the woods until the cat was about 5 yrs old. Then she moved to a city...a few blocks from down town. That cat went about his business for years after that and managed to avoid being run over, eaten or lost. I was always so amazed by him. I think he lived to be around 10 yrs.

Answer 6

No if a cats pupils are big that means they are scared. GOD!!

Any way if a cats eyes are CLOUDY that means they are blind!!! I should know I've been around a blind dog, blind horse, blind cat, and a blind mouse.

Answer 7

Blind cats manage surprisingly well as they use their sense of smell and memory to navigate their way around the home. Their whiskers help them judge their proximity to an object. Sound is also important to a blind cat. Noisy toys such as balls with bells in, a noisy paper sack or a scrunched up paper ball will provide stimulation. Many blind cats learn how dribble scrunched paper balls or jingly toys. Their sense of smell can be utilised with toys too. There are small toys inside which food treats can be hidden and these could be placed in various locations around the home, so that your cat has to "forage" for them. Not all cats react to catnip, and Honeysuckle or Valerian are other scents that cats seem to really like, or you could simply rub toys between your hands to impregnate them with your own scent. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

Here is a photo of 4 black cats the first cat on the left has one blind eye. It is the first link listed in the source section.
The second link has a photo of a blind cat and his story.
The third link is for implants for cats.
Hope this helps in your research.

Answer 9

One sign of blindness is exactly what you described - the failure of the cat's pupils to narrow and react to light. But that is not
"sure proof" becuase cats can have dilated pupils evn when in the light when they are in pain or in stress or about to be aggressive or defensive. It can also quite possibly be cuased by present medications. For example, after 4 teeth extractions, my cat was given a pain medication to be adminstered orally. He not only acted like he was stoned goofy, but I did notice that his pupils were hugely round like they would be if he were in a very dark room. We were in a well-lit bathroom, so I knew it must be the pain medicines. I asked the vet about that on the phone) and he said that it was OK becuase the pain-killer was an opiate derivative and very safe for cats.

Oh, I am not sure that pictures will help you at this point becuase there are several cuases of blindness in cats (glaucoma, cataracts, etc. and each will look different!

I suggest that you call your vet first thing tomorrow and tell him/her about your kitty's eyes and if it is possible that one of her present meds is causing it.

Am soooo sorry that your kitty was run over.

Answer 10

Sorry, don't know of any pictures but my vet said that owners can't notice a difference when their cats go blind (it can go undetected for years). So what you have noticed about the pupils dilating/not-dilating is probably the only clue. They have ultra-super hearing, so moving a toy around to see if they notice is NOT a good test since they can hunt by sound alone.

Poor pupil dilation can also be a sign of shock (which has to be taken care of right away), but if the cat is breathing fine and his gums are nice and pink then don't even worry about that. Hope he gets better soon.

Answer 11

Check under the websites for diabetes. This causes blindness in some felines. You can also take like a laser pointer and see if the cat follows the light. If the cat is following the light, then it can see. Maybe not "well" but can see. Many times, medication will cause the pupil to dilate or constrict and they will not react to light. Also, another condition called nagstygmus will cause their pupils to not react to light, but they see fine. Be concerned if you start to see a thin, "whitish" color film over the eye. Sometimes if they are sick their third eyelid will come down and it is protective, but constant "film" over they eye is usually more serious; cateracts or blindness. Check out also on google, cateracts in felines. Best of luck.