Like their human companions, dogs and cats can also lose their vision to glaucoma.
Fortunately, veterinary medicine now offers treatments that can preserve an animal’s sight.
It is important for owners of senior pets be aware of the symptoms of glaucoma and to act on them quickly, because the disease can quickly damage the eye and lead to vision loss.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is abnormally high pressure in the eye. It is often triggered by high blood pressure.
A normal pet eye constantly produces and drains a watery fluid known as the aqueous humor. If a problem develops with the drainage, pressure inside the eye can build up. High pressure within the eyeball (also known as intraocular pressure) causes damage to the optic nerve, which, in turn, can result in vision loss.