The most common causes of cloudy eyes in senior dogs are nuclear sclerosis and cataracts. However, there are some other conditions that can also create a cloudy appearance in your dog's eyes that require immediate veterinary attention.
How do you treat cloudy eyes in dogs?
You vet may prescribe a medicated eye drop (typically a topical anti-inflammatory or a steroid) to reduce inflammation of the eye, though surgery to remove the cataracts is usually considered the most effective treatment for cataracts in dogs.
Can a dog recover from a cloudy eye?
The proper treatment for cloudy eyes in dogs depends on the cause of the cloudiness: There is no treatment available for lenticular sclerosis, nor is treatment necessary. Cataracts can only be treated with surgery. Glaucoma is treated with topical eye medications to lower intraocular pressure.
What causes cloudy eyes in dogs?
Two of the most common causes of cloudy eyes in dogs are cataracts and nuclear scerlosis. Signs of cataracts and nuclear sclerosis are very similar; a dog's eyes become clouded, foggy, with a blue tinge that gives the impression your dog may very well be blind or hard of seeing.
Can a cloudy eye be fixed?
The only treatment for a cataract-clouded lens is surgery to remove the lens and replace it with an artificial lens. If left untreated, the cataract will continue to progress, eventually leading to blindness in the eye.
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