Lacerations or scratches of the cornea occur from trauma to the
eye. The cornea is the thin clear covering of the eye. A common
cause of cornea lacerations is a cat scratch or exposure to
foreign bodies, sticks and other plant materials. Cat scratches
are particularly common when a new puppy meets the household cat
for the first time. Corneal lacerations or scratches are quite
painful and require medical attention, and the prognosis depends
on the depth and severity of the laceration. Partial thickness
lacerations have the best chance of recovering without
complications, while perforating lacerations have a fair-to-
guarded prognosis for recovery and maintaining vision.What to
Watch For Squinting Pawing at the eye Rubbing the eye or face
Bleeding from the eye Cloudiness of the cornea Redness or
swelling of the eye Inability to see the eye because the third
eyelid is covering the eye. Other signs of trauma to the face To
confirm the laceration, the animal must first be made
comfortable so it will allow a thorou