Cloudy Eyes in Dogs

The eyes are covered by a layer of cells called the cornea. The cornea should be transparent to allow light to pass through to the lens beneath, which should also be transparent. I think most people appreciate that should the cornea or the lens become cloudy then vision will of course be affected. What most people do not realise is there are a number of conditions that can cause these complex layers of cells to get cloudy or opaque. Dogs suffer in the same way as we humans when it comes to eye conditions.

One of the most serious causes of cloudy eyes is glaucoma. When fluid accumulates inside the eye it increases the pressure within the eyeball thus impairing your dogs ability to see. Glaucoma may occur naturally or following an eye trauma. Glaucoma can present itself through symptoms such as cloudiness, teariness, dilated pupil(s), or redness in the eye.

As your dog gets older, one of the most common signs of aging occurs. Through the process of cross-linking or glycation the lens hardens and becomes thicker and darker therefore stopping light from getting through. I am of course referring to cataract. For dogs, the eye gets cloudy usually seen as a grey bluish color. Its not just older dogs that suffer with cataracts, it is almost a given that dogs with diabetes will form cataracts.

Cloudiness is also symptomatic of an eye infection and more serious illnesses like cancer or high blood pressure.

If you are concerned about the health of your dogs eyes ensure he/she has a well balanced diet and use the protecting and preventing qualities found in a super anti-oxidant eye drop like Can-C.

If in doubt go see your vet as its better to be safe than sorry.

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