My cat’s two pupils look different sizesāI’m afraid it will go blind
Expert Answer
From the photo, the cat’s two pupils differ in size. The pupil is the elliptical opening in the iris; normally both dilate and contract together with light. Unequal pupils likely signal an eye or underlying disease.
Possible causes: corneal injury, corneal ulcer, nerve damage (Horner’s syndrome), glaucoma, uveitis, retinal disease, iris atrophy, congenital iris defect, tumors, spastic pupil syndrome, FIV, toxoplasmosis.
A white spot below the right pupil suggests right-eye corneal injury and conjunctivitis as the main suspect. Sudden anisocoria needs urgent veterinary care to avoid permanent vision loss; the vet will review history, examine the eye, and plan treatment.