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Anonymous
If your cat's eyes begin to discharge matter, it is time to pay close attention. The heavier the discharge, the more serious the problem is likely to be.
Matter flowing from the eyes is called an ocular discharge and is a principal sign of eye disease. In simplest form, it represents the response of the eye to an irritation or injury or an inability to properly drain tears or secretions. The exact cause can only be determined by a careful examination and appropriate diagnostic tests.
If your cat's eyes begin to release unusual amounts of matter, you should quickly bring your pet to the hospital for examination because some causes of excessive ocular discharge are potentially vision threatening and require immediate medical attention. And you should NOT administer human, prescription eye medicine or even over-the-counter medicines such as Visine or other topical solutions intended to "reduce eye redness" to your pet.
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