Iris Melanosis?

[Malere#9105]

My cat has developed a spot in his lower left eye. It hasn't gotten noticeably bigger since I noticed it about a month ago and doesn't seem to bother him. We have a vet appointment in a couple of weeks, but was wondering if anyone else has seen this in their cats?

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi - whether this is similar I don't know, since every cat is different and every situation can be different.

Sylvester's left eye has a "smudge" on his pupil and seems to be changing color

 

[IndyJones]

Kab has a bunch of these litte flecks. He is 14 though. He has progressively gotten more as he advanced in age. It hasn't changed in a year though. Because of his age I'm really on the fence about what to do if it actually becomes malignant. Right now we are treating it as benigne melanosis. He seems happy and has no vision issues.

Malignant melanoma is treated by removing the eyes in his case it would mean both eyes leaving him totally blind. Is it right to take the sight from an animal who has had vision for 14 years? I'm not sure.

Keep a photo diary of your cat's eyes, then you will know how fast it is changing.

 

[Tigger's Mum]

My ginger cat Tigger has a brown patch at the inner corner of his eye next to his nose. He's always had it and it's just pigmentation (a bit like a birth mark) but he is a young cat.

How old is your cat? Many cats get these spots as they age but always wise to have it checked out by a vet.

 

[Malere#9105]

He is only 3 years old. We'll get it checked by the vet and a referral to veterinary ophthalmologist if necessary. Thank you all for your replies!

 

[Tigger's Mum]

He is only 3 years old. We'll get it checked by the vet and a referral to veterinary ophthalmologist if necessary. Thank you all for your replies!

Please let us know what the vet says.