Pet owners should always remember that eye injuries, even the most minor ones, should be brought to their veterinarian’s attention. Even a tiny abrasion on a dog’s eyes can progress into a serious infection and can possibly lead to vision loss. A dog with an eye problem is usually seen squinting, blinking excessively, has excessive tears, or eye discharges. The dog may also try to avoid bright lights.

Cases of eye injuries in dogs are often caused by small objects that become embedded in the eye. There are also those with abnormal eyelid conformation, including abnormal growth of eyelashes. Pawing their eyes can also lead to injuries.

First aid measures that can be undertaken highly depend on the cause and/or amount of injury. While there is little that can be done to prevent eye injuries in dogs, your Plano, TX vet can give you valuable information regarding what to do if your pet has an eye injury.