Anisocoria is when the eyes of a cat are different sizes.It is a symptom of an underlying condition.The treatment for the anisocoria is based on the diagnosis, so it's important that the underlying condition is diagnosed.If you want to treat anisocoria, you should give the cat medication or have the surgery.
Step 1: There are different sized pupils.
Different sized pupils are the most obvious symptom of anisocoria.Pupils should be larger in low light and smaller in bright light.The affected pupils may be different than the normal ones.
Step 2: The eye may change in appearance.
Structural changes are possible for an eye affected with anisocoria.The eyelid opening may be different.The eye's color may be changed.The eye can become cloudy in color.Changes in the cat's vision are possible.
Step 3: For any pain, watch for it.
There may be signs of eye pain in the cat.The cat may rub its face, or it may shy away when you try to touch it.The eye can become red and irritated.The eye may have a discharge.The cat can become depressed.
Step 4: The cat should be taken to a vet.
You should take your cat to the vet if you notice any of these symptoms.There is a possibility that these symptoms are connected to a life-threatening condition.The vet will need to figure out what caused the anisocoria because treatment is based on the underlying condition.The vet will perform a physical exam on your cat and ask about any recent trauma.You need to give them a complete medical history and a list of all the drugs your cat is taking.If the problem is due to a neurological problem, the vet will try to determine if there is a problem with the eye.The cat may be sent to an eye doctor if they can't figure out what's wrong.
Step 5: The cat should have his eyes checked.
The vet will check your cat's eyes.They can check the blinking reflexes, how well the cat follows an object, and how sensitive the pupils are to light.The production of tears may be tested by the vet.The vet can stain the cornea with a dye to look for wounds.
Step 6: Get scans done.
The vet may try to determine if the problem is related to the eye or the nerve.They might do a variety of tests to do this.
Step 7: There will be no treatment for the conditions.
Some underlying conditions that cause anisocoria are not life threatening.It doesn't need any treatments because of this.If your cat has hypoplasia or iris atrophy, the vet may not recommend any treatments.
Step 8: Take the cat medication.
Antibiotics will be prescribed by the vet for some underlying conditions.Cats who develop anisocoria can be treated with these drugs.Cats with an underlying condition of glaucoma will be prescribed medication.The pupils should be fixed by this.Uneven pupils can be caused by high blood pressure.It can be treated with medication.
Step 9: The cat has a prior medication.
Problems with the pupils can be caused by some medications.The vet will take the cat off the drug if they determine that the medication caused the difference in size.The anisocoria should clear up when the medication has left the cat's system.
Step 10: If your cat requires surgery, you should agree to it.
If the vet finds tumors that are related to the pupils, they can remove them.The cat will be put under anesthesia.The vet may have the cat go through radiation after removing tumors.
Step 11: The cat eye should be given drops.
There are some underlying conditions that cause the cat to have eye symptoms.This can be treated with prescription eye drops.