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• Nystagmus (flickering eye movements) in a dog

  Nystagmus is the word we use to describe flickering eye movements. In certain circumstances, flickering eye movements are normal, but your dog’s eyes should not flicker when their head is still.

• Cataracts in dogs

  A cataract is an abnormal cloudiness of the eye, caused by a change in the lens. Cataracts stop light reaching the back of the eye, reduce vision and eventually cause blindness.

• Enucleation - eye removal in dogs

  Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing pain or is affected by an untreatable condition.

• Eye removal (enucleation) in cats

  Removing an eye is usually a last resort, but is necessary in some circumstances. Your vet may advise removing an eye if it’s been badly damaged, is causing unmanageable pain, is affected by an untreatable condition, or contains a tumour.

• Weepy eyes in cats

  A little bit of crusting in the corner of the eyes is normal but if you notice more than usual it could be a sign of a problem in cats.