My senior Boston Terrier has cloudy eyes. What could be the cause?
It's difficult to know without seeing the eyes, but there can be a few different possible causes. In Boston Terriers and other breeds with bulging eyes, they often get corneal cloudiness due to their inability to close their eyes properly. However, this is usually seen in the center of the eye and not the edges.
A more likely cause of this is corneal dystrophy, which is an inherited condition that this breed can get. Below is a link to more information about this disorder.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/corneal-dystrophy-in-dogs
Lastly, it's possible that this is due to corneal lipidosis. For more information about this condition, I recommend clicking on the link below.
http://www.northwestanimaleye.com/corneal-lipidosis.pml
It's best to have your vet diagnose this condition, so you can have an accurate diagnosis and treatment reccomendation.
I hope that helps and all is well with Grace.
Updated on September 23rd, 2025