Article: You should always pay close attention to any changes in your cat's eyes. Most cataracts for slowly, gradually spreading over the surface of the eye. The earlier you spot it, the more can be done for your cat. If your cat has an illness or injury, the cataract may spread rapidly. If your cat is starting to lose her vision, her other senses will start to adjust in order to compensate. This might make it difficult to see any changes in her sight. But, you should still watch for signs that your cat is struggling to see. At first, you may notice a slight white color or haze over the lens of your cat's eye(s). The longer your cat has a cataract, the whiter and denser it will look. Your cat might have a cataract in one or both eyes. Sometimes a cataract will have an intense blue spot in the center of the pupil. The spot might stay small or it can quickly expand to cover the pupil. These changes are an obvious sign of cataracts. Normally, the lens is clear so when you directly look at the pupil, it appears black. This is because you can see straight through to the back of the eye. But, if your cat's lens and pupil look milky or cloudy, she may have cataracts. If you don't see milky or cloudy eyes, but notice that the eye color has changed, you should still have your cat examined by a vet. If your cat is having trouble with her vision, you may notice her squinting. This symptom shows that she's trying to cope with failing vision. The loss of vision varies from cat to cat. Some cats only have mild vision problems, while others might become completely blind. If your cat has severe cataracts, she may lose her vision. You might notice this if she startles more easily, because she doesn't see you approach. Or, she might walk into objects that are put in her path. Your cat might seem clumsier than usual. Your cat may lose confidence and and become withdrawn, because she fears not being able to cope in strange situations or defend herself from other pets. Cataracts can form because of trauma to the eye, like a knock or blow. These can cause inflammation. Naturally occurring toxins can also build up in the lens which makes it turn cloudy white. This usually happens with conditions like diabetes. Cataracts can also be congenital or genetic, affecting your cat from birth. If your cat has another condition or infection that causes inflammation within the eye (like iritis, FeLV, FIV), she is more likely to get cataracts.

What is a summary?
Monitor your cat's eyes. Look at your cat's eye color. Watch for milky or cloudy eyes. Look for squinting. Pay attention to your cat's behavior. Consider your cat's risk factors.