Blocked: Tear Duct In Cats
Tears are produced by glands around the eye to keep the cornea moist and clean. Normally, excess tears drain through two tiny openings (puncta) located at the inner corner of the upper and lower eyelids. From there, tears travel through the nasolacrimal duct and exit into the nose and throat.
A trip to the vet revealed several possible reasons why a cat's tear "drainage system" might fail: blocked tear duct in cats
A blocked duct alone does not cause redness of the eye itself. If the white of the eye is red, there is likely an additional problem such as conjunctivitis or uveitis. Tears are produced by glands around the eye
Normally, a cat’s tears drain through tiny holes in the eyelids, down a "nasolacrimal duct," and into the nose. But in Oliver’s case, his tears were taking a detour down his face instead. Why Was Oliver’s Duct Blocked? A trip to the vet revealed several possible
: A previous bout of feline herpesvirus can cause scarring in the duct, making it narrow or blocked.