My cat keeps its eyes half closed. When I gently open them, they look like this – is something wrong?
Expert Answer
Based on the photo you uploaded, the cat shows a protruding third eyelid. However, it is unclear whether this was caused by forcing the eye open. If the cat shows this naturally, it means there is a problem such as a protruding or inflamed third eyelid.
If the third eyelid is protruding, the best approach is to have a veterinary surgeon perform a third-eyelid resection.
My cat kept his eyes half-closed and the third eyelid stuck out and the article's right, a protruded third eyelid means something's off, often inflammation, so the vet assessed and discussed a resection. Mine needed the exam to decide. If your cat's third eyelid shows on its own, don't force the eye open and assume it's nothing, get a vet look, because a protruding gland or inflammation needs proper treatment, so have it checked rather than waiting.