Everybody knows that cats like to blink their eyes at you. People especially like it when that blink happens slowly.
Most agree a cat blinking its big eyes in slow motion is a sign of affection, and it is likely a sign that your cat is really enjoying your company.
The problem could be as simple as a foreign object that has entered the eye, just like what happens to humans. On the other hand, it could be a sign of a more severe and complicated pause.
Just like humans, older cats sometimes suffer from cataracts. This is often due to the onset of a disease like diabetes.
They can be caused by bacteria and result in conditions like conjunctivitis. You may need to consult a vet because the condition could also be viral.
Corneal ulcers sound painful and are a slightly more involved condition. The corneal layers of the eye have been depleted, and further damage may be caused by trauma.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), or dry eye, is an unfortunate condition where your cat’s eyes are not producing enough tears to clean the eye routinely and naturally.
Cats can get conjunctivitis due to bacterial or viral infections. But they can also suffer from allergies, which may lead to some painful or at least uncomfortable eye conditions.
Naturally, a foreign object can become lodged in the eye. Like with humans, anything from dust and grass to sand can get in there.