30/08/2026
👁️🐴 Horse Eye Problems - Treat Them as an Emergency ‼️
Eye problems in horses can progress very quickly, and what may initially look like a small issue can become a serious, vision-threatening problem within hours.
Keep an eye out for these clinical signs:
👁️ Squinting or holding the eye closed
💧 Excessive tearing or discharge
🔴 Redness around the eye or eyelids
🌫️ Cloudiness or a blue/white appearance to the eye
🩸 Blood or an unusual appearance inside the eye
🫣 Swelling of the eyelids
🐴 Rubbing the eye on fences, rugs or their legs
☀️ Increased sensitivity to light
👀 A change in the size or appearance of the pupil
⚠️ Sudden changes in vision or behaviour
Some eye conditions, including corneal ulcers, uveitis, foreign bodies and traumatic injuries, require prompt veterinary treatment. Delaying treatment can result in permanent damage to the eye and, in severe cases, loss of vision or the eye itself.
🚨 If your horse has a painful, squinting, cloudy or injured eye, contact your vet as soon as possible, don’t wait and see if it improves.
Please don’t put eye medications into the eye unless advised by your veterinarian. Some medications that are safe for certain eye conditions can make others significantly worse.
We provide veterinary care for horses throughout the Dayboro and surrounding areas. If you’re concerned about your horse’s eye, give us a call. Eye problems are always worth taking seriously 🐴❤️
📞 3425 1544
