Bengkak Cat's Eye Sheet? Here's An Explanation Of The Cause
Illustration of swollen cat eye membranes (Freepik/wirestock)

YOGYAKARTA For those of you who observe the condition of your favorite cat at home, when they relax or become sleepy, you can see a third eye membrane. This is called the third eyelid in the cat. What is the function and cause of the cat's eye membrane to swell? This is the full explanation.

In addition to the upper and lower temples, there are third temples that are usually not visible in normal conditions except when they are relaxed and in sleepy condition. But in some cases, these eye membranes look swollen. This may be due to certain illness or injury.

Like other mammalian animals, cats have this third eyekel membrane or membrane. Usually, when a cat sees something, this membrane will be pulled or not visible.

This conclusion will stand out to cover some of the glasses due to certain conditions. Launching The Spruce Pets, Wednesday, January 4, parts of the thirdIMal are usually visible when the cat is very relaxed or tired. You may notice that the third eyelid rises when your cat sleeps or right after waking up. The third eye should be pulled back as soon as the cat wakes up and is alert.

Well, if a swollen eye membrane can be caused by allergies, infection, eye injury. Eye coverage, called conjunctiva, if there is inflammation mass on the third eyeguide, is called a conjunctivist. Sometimes it is called a "red eye". Cats with conjunctivity will usually be treated with eye drops or salutations that contain antibiotics and/or steroids. In addition to conjunctivists, here are the causes of the eye membranes or three swollen cats.

The second cause of the swollen eye membrane, is the ulcus of korea. The cornean Ulcus is a wound on the cornea that causes pain and inflammation in the eyes and can make the thirdIMal appear. Cornea iron is usually caused by injury to the eyes, such as a scratched, scratched, or stab wound. Irritating or abrasive substances can also cause an archipelago of the cornea. Cornea iron can quickly become very serious and require treatment. A cap with a cornean etching often requires one or more types of eye medication and possibly oral medicine as well.

Uveitis Uvea is the central part of the eye and contains a lot of blood vessels. Uvea inflammation is called uveitis. Often makes the eyes look very red and sometimes painful. The third eye crush may be affected, maybe not.

Glaukoma is a painful condition of the eyes that causes pressure to accumulate in the eyes. This happens because the aqueous humor or fluid in the front of the eyes cannot flow properly. This causes dry and inflamed eye membranes.

The third eye collapse contains glands that can swell and look like a round bulge from the corner in the eye. It's called the collapse of a folding membrane, or cherries eye. It's relatively unusual in most cats but common in Burmese cats.OCese is a treatment for cherries eyes.

Growth, tumors, masses, and cysts inside and around the eyes can cause inflammation andculbations. Call your veterinarian if you see abnormal growth or swelling in or around your cat's eyes before causing more problems.

Horner syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by nerve dysfunction. It affects the face's eyes and muscles, making the eyes look asymmetric. The appearance of the third eye is often very prominent in one eye. The eye is lulled and the eyes themselves appear "drowned". Horner syndrome can be caused by trauma or tumor, but sometimes the cause cannot be determined. This condition can heal by itself.

Eye problems in cats can easily change from bad to worse. So don't delay going to the veterinarian when the cat's eye membrane or the third eyekel in the cat swells.


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