My puppy has a cloudy eye. What's causing it and how can I help?

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• Answered By Meredith L. Voyles, DVM, DAVCO

  Veterinarian, Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist

  Published on July 14th, 2018

  I’m so sorry your puppy has a corneal ulcer! If the ulcer is uncomplicated and heals appropriately, the appareance of the eye often returns to normal. With severe corneal ulceration, there can often be scar tissue associated with the ulcer causing some permanent cloudiness. Just make sure you follow all instructions recommended by your veterinarian for the optimal outcome.

  

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• Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 11th, 2016

  It sound as she is starting to develop a corneal ulcer on both eyes, this is probably due to an infection. It is quite severe as ulcers can cause permanent damage to the eye, you need to take Bella to the vet urgently.

  

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• Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 8th, 2018

  Canine hepatitis virus is an adenovirus that can cause corneal edema due to an immune system reaction in some dogs. This disease is very rare and most dogs are vaccinated since the vaccine is in combination with the distemper and parvovirus vaccines. Corneal edema can also occur secondary to several other eye diseases: glaucoma, anterior uveitis, corneal ulcers or penetrating trauma, or corneal endothelial dystrophy in certain breeds. The treatment is depending on the cause - the treatment for glaucoma is very different from the treatment for a corneal ulcer. I would recommend seeing a veterinarian so they can determine what might be causing the edema - they may want to check Bella's eye pressure and stain her eye to look for ulcers. They can then prescribe the appropriate treatment.

  

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