Cataract refers to abnormal opacification of the lens, or cloudy changes in the tissue, which prevents light from reaching the retina. Cataracts in cats may lead to blindness if left untreated.

What will happen if cat cataracts are not treated

Cataract refers to abnormal opacification of the lens, or cloudy changes in the tissue, which prevents light from reaching the retina. Cataracts can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time, and in many cases can lead to blindness. In some cases it may occur very quickly. Cataracts can appear in many ways, from small dots to ice cubes, clouds, pearly lustre, or white vapor. Cataracts may develop from a small spot to the entire lens. This development process is difficult to predict. Some are very fast and some are very slow.

Cataracts in cats can lead to blindness if left untreated. Cataract is the main eye disease that causes blindness in cats. When cats enter old age, most cats will experience metabolic abnormalities and produce senile cataracts. Most cataracts in cats are secondary to uveitis, and some cataracts are caused by trauma. Cataracts mainly cause the lens and lens capsule to become cloudy, leading to vision loss or visual impairment. If not effectively treated for a long time, the cat may become blind.