i have a persian cat that has gold eyes and one of her ...

Any time the eyes are involved I urge owners to seek the attention of a vet as there are so many things that can be taken care of if caught early enough. Sometimes they will get a few black specks but to have it engulf the entire eye is not normal. Please have a vet take a look at it to rule out anything that could cause blindness if not taken care of.

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WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS-SHE IS AN INDOOR CAT AND HAS NEVER BEEN OUTSIDE-COULD IT BE SOMETHING FATAL?

There is something called Corneal Sequestrum- which is common in Persians . Iris Melanoma (also pictured) may be a possibility as well- probably moreso than the other. I have attached a link with pictures so you can take a look at it. It is hard for me to say since I cannot see your cats eye for myself. It may be totally normal but you will not know unless you have a vet take a look at it. I have seen a lot of cat get spots like this but not to the degree you are stating.

http://www.veterinaryvision.com/dvm_forum/dvm-feline.htm

Edited by jwarder on July 12 2006 at 10:04pm

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