Over time we see red staining around the eyes that is due to accumulation of a pigment called porphyrin which is found in tears. See your vet. Your first step should be to see your regular veterinarian or a veterinary ophthalmologist. They will examine the eye to make sure there is no foreign body is present.
The realm of the afterlife is called the world of the bardo. The term bardo is a general term which literally means in-between place and in this context denotes a transitional state, or what Victor Turner calls a liminal situation.
The bard is the only Core class able to freely cast arcane spells in armor, as well as the only Core class with Speak Language as a class skill (supplementary 3.5 books later introduced new base classes with these abilities).