glaucoma
A disorder that has resulted from intraocular pressure
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Glaucoma: Any of a group of eye diseases characterized by abnormally high intraocular fluid pressure, damaged optic disk, hardening of the eyeball, and partial to complete loss of vision.
Glaucoma is usually caused by inflammation and infection in the eye. It can also be caused by:
cataracts
injury
cancer
The signs are to be distinguished from conjunctivitis and uveitis (see below) are: ...
Glaucoma
Increased pressure within the eye
Eye may appear swollen; pupil is dilated and does not respond to light; pain; blood vessels in white portion of eye enlarged ...
The intraocular pressure of the cat's eyes will be assessed to rule out glaucoma. The veterinarian tests the pressure inside the eye using an instrument called a 'tonometer.
Sudden Blindness - walking into walls or appears unable to see, immediate vet attention is vital. Possible causes include retinal detachment, liver insufficiency, or glaucoma.
 See also: Inflammation, Veterinarian, Cataract, Cataracts, Ophthalmic
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