One eye darker than the other?

There's nothing actually *wrong* with Meep's eyes, at her last physical
they tested her vision and looked at her eyes, but I've noticed a
curious thing:

One eye appears darker than the other in certain light (always the same
eye) - is it possible for the tapus luteum (sp? the reflective bit that
gives cats their night vision) to, well, become less reflective with
age? She's 13.

jmc

On Sep 14, 4:07*pm, jmc wrote:
There's nothing actually *wrong* with Meep's eyes, at her last physical
they tested her vision and looked at her eyes, but I've noticed a
curious thing:

One eye appears darker than the other in certain light (always the same
eye) - is it possible for the tapus luteum (sp? the reflective bit that
gives cats their night vision) to, well, become less reflective with
age? *She's 13.

jmc

I have no idea about deterioration of the reflectiveness. I think
there is a good probability that the eyes are different from birth.
Or the difference in darkness could indicate a disorder in the eye--or
normal aging. You could call your vet and ask him/her about it.

FirstHit

It's possible she might have a cataract in one eye. Do you have an
animal eye specialist you could call?

Suddenly, without warning, Rene S exclaimed (9/16/2009 12:14 PM):
It's possible she might have a cataract in one eye. Do you have an
animal eye specialist you could call?

Our vet is excellent. If there was a cataract she'd have seen it when
she examined Meep's eyes at her last physical - two months ago, I think.

As another poster suggested, I suppose it could have always been this
way and I really just didn't notice. It really just looks like it's the
way the light falls, until one day I realized the light was falling
wrong for the effect I see.

I'll mention it at her next vet check, of course, but I'm not really
concerned. Just curious.

jmc

On Sep 16, 5:52*pm, jmc wrote:
Suddenly, without warning, Rene S exclaimed (9/16/2009 12:14 PM):

It's possible she might have a cataract in one eye. Do you have an
animal eye specialist you could call?

Our vet is excellent. *If there was a cataract she'd have seen it when
she examined Meep's eyes at her last physical - two months ago, I think.

As another poster suggested, I suppose it could have always been this
way and I really just didn't notice. *It really just looks like it's the
way the light falls, until one day I realized the light was falling
wrong for the effect I see.

I'll mention it at her next vet check, of course, but I'm not really
concerned. *Just curious.

jmc

I am not suggesting that the following applies here, but your post
reminds me of a story I saw on TV earlier this year in which a mother
noticed one of her baby daughter's eyes looked different from the
other in flash photos. She posted the photos on the Internet and some
doctor took notice and contacted here saying the girl may have an
aggressive form of eye cancer. Turns out she did. The eye was
removed in time to save her life.

FirstHit

"jmc" wrote in message
...
Suddenly, without warning, Rene S exclaimed (9/16/2009 12:14 PM):
It's possible she might have a cataract in one eye. Do you have an
animal eye specialist you could call?

Our vet is excellent. If there was a cataract she'd have seen it when she
examined Meep's eyes at her last physical - two months ago, I think.

As another poster suggested, I suppose it could have always been this way
and I really just didn't notice. It really just looks like it's the way
the light falls, until one day I realized the light was falling wrong for
the effect I see.

I'll mention it at her next vet check, of course, but I'm not really
concerned. Just curious.

jmc

Why not call your vet instead of waiting until the next scheduled exam. If
this sounds like a problem, your vet can ask you to bring Meep in for an
appointment. If this is normal and not indicative of a problem, that would
be a relief. But either way, it would be good to know.
http://www.justanswer.com/questions/...ntinues-darker

MaryL

"jmc" wrote in message
...
Suddenly, without warning, Rene S exclaimed (9/16/2009 12:14 PM):
It's possible she might have a cataract in one eye. Do you have an
animal eye specialist you could call?

Our vet is excellent. If there was a cataract she'd have seen it when she
examined Meep's eyes at her last physical - two months ago, I think.

As another poster suggested, I suppose it could have always been this way
and I really just didn't notice. It really just looks like it's the way
the light falls, until one day I realized the light was falling wrong for
the effect I see.

I'll mention it at her next vet check, of course, but I'm not really
concerned. Just curious.


I would like to say that over the years you have been posting in this group,
I think Meep may be one of the most examined cats around. If she has a
pimple you don't know about I would be surprised. And that of course is a
good thing. She has probably learned to make one pupil larger than the other
just to get your attention.

Suddenly, without warning, FirstHit exclaimed (9/16/2009 9:20 PM):
On Sep 16, 5:52 pm, jmc wrote:
Suddenly, without warning, Rene S exclaimed (9/16/2009 12:14 PM):

It's possible she might have a cataract in one eye. Do you have an
animal eye specialist you could call?
Our vet is excellent. If there was a cataract she'd have seen it when
she examined Meep's eyes at her last physical - two months ago, I think.

As another poster suggested, I suppose it could have always been this
way and I really just didn't notice. It really just looks like it's the
way the light falls, until one day I realized the light was falling
wrong for the effect I see.

I'll mention it at her next vet check, of course, but I'm not really
concerned. Just curious.

jmc

I am not suggesting that the following applies here, but your post
reminds me of a story I saw on TV earlier this year in which a mother
noticed one of her baby daughter's eyes looked different from the
other in flash photos. She posted the photos on the Internet and some
doctor took notice and contacted here saying the girl may have an
aggressive form of eye cancer. Turns out she did. The eye was
removed in time to save her life.

FirstHit

Good to keep in mind. FWIW, when I end up with Devil Cat (black cat with
glowing eyes) they glow equally

jmc

Suddenly, without warning, MaryL exclaimed (9/16/2009 9:32 PM):

"jmc" wrote in message
...
Suddenly, without warning, Rene S exclaimed (9/16/2009 12:14 PM):
It's possible she might have a cataract in one eye. Do you have an
animal eye specialist you could call?

Our vet is excellent. If there was a cataract she'd have seen it when
she examined Meep's eyes at her last physical - two months ago, I think.

As another poster suggested, I suppose it could have always been this
way and I really just didn't notice. It really just looks like it's
the way the light falls, until one day I realized the light was
falling wrong for the effect I see.

I'll mention it at her next vet check, of course, but I'm not really
concerned. Just curious.

jmc

Why not call your vet instead of waiting until the next scheduled exam.
If this sounds like a problem, your vet can ask you to bring Meep in for
an appointment. If this is normal and not indicative of a problem, that
would be a relief. But either way, it would be good to know.
http://www.justanswer.com/questions/...ntinues-darker

MaryL


Well, because her next appointment is in only a couple of weeks, to get
blood tests because she was recently put on metacam. Vet trips stress
her, when she stresses she gets cystitis, which usually means a vet
visit...

jmc

"jmc" wrote in message
...
Suddenly, without warning, MaryL exclaimed (9/16/2009 9:32 PM):

"jmc" wrote in message
...
Suddenly, without warning, Rene S exclaimed (9/16/2009 12:14 PM):
It's possible she might have a cataract in one eye. Do you have an
animal eye specialist you could call?

Our vet is excellent. If there was a cataract she'd have seen it when
she examined Meep's eyes at her last physical - two months ago, I think.

As another poster suggested, I suppose it could have always been this
way and I really just didn't notice. It really just looks like it's the
way the light falls, until one day I realized the light was falling
wrong for the effect I see.

I'll mention it at her next vet check, of course, but I'm not really
concerned. Just curious.

jmc

Why not call your vet instead of waiting until the next scheduled exam.
If this sounds like a problem, your vet can ask you to bring Meep in for
an appointment. If this is normal and not indicative of a problem, that
would be a relief. But either way, it would be good to know.
http://www.justanswer.com/questions/...ntinues-darker

MaryL


Well, because her next appointment is in only a couple of weeks, to get
blood tests because she was recently put on metacam. Vet trips stress
her, when she stresses she gets cystitis, which usually means a vet
visit...

jmc

Oh, that makes sense. I didn't realize the next appointment would be so
soon. Please update us. (I am always particularly interested in anything
that involves the eyes because of Duffy.)

MaryL