Conjunctivitis. This is when the soft pink tissue around the eye becomes inflamed and irritated. Possible causes are allergies or a viral infection.

A yellow/green discharge is often seen and special cat eye drops will be required as well as antibiotics to clear this condition up.

Blocked tear ducks are a common cat eye problem for longhaired cats, especially the ones with a squashed face as in the Persian cat.

Although this is not a painful condition in itself, you should always wipe your cat’s eyes with a soft damp cloth to keep them clear. If they are left and become very blocked your vet will have to flush them and this will require a general anaesthetic.