bc4ever Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 In a post in General Discussion Forum a while ago someone mentioned that they had noticed that their older Border Collies' eyes (I think ages 10 & 12) were starting to take on a blue tint. In all my research about dogs, I've never read anything about this and just wondered what it was a sign of. I posted my question there, but haven't heard anything. Maybe someone here can help. I've been looking at Scooter's eyes a lot ever since, and he's only four years old. Eyes still light brown. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRLCS Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Cataracs can cause bluish tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 My 9.5yo's eyes have a slight cast to them as well. My vet confirmed that it is normal age related hardening of the lens and will not interfere with Maggie's vision. Be aware that some vets will call this cataracts, when it's def not. Another vet we had used for dental work had mentioned that Maggie had cataracts and that's why we scheduled an appointment with our regular vet. Dr. Mitchell (regular vet) has no idea why some vets do this, but she said it's not uncommon, so be advised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninso Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 . I've been looking at Scooter's eyes a lot ever since, and he's only four years old. Eyes still light brown. The bluish tint would be to the pupils, not the irises. Those would stay light brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 My 9.5yo's eyes have a slight cast to them as well. My vet confirmed that it is normal age related hardening of the lens and will not interfere with Maggie's vision. Be aware that some vets will call this cataracts, when it's def not. Another vet we had used for dental work had mentioned that Maggie had cataracts and that's why we scheduled an appointment with our regular vet. Dr. Mitchell (regular vet) has no idea why some vets do this, but she said it's not uncommon, so be advised. Thank you for that information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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