06/17/2026
This little kitty had severe early life issues with its eyes that lead to blindness. Because of these issues, the right eye likely ruptured at some point after it had fully developed and then it became phthisical. The left eye likely never developed to a normal size.
How do I know?
We can look at the size of the eyelids and the bony orbit. The eyelids and the bony orbit will grow to the size of the eye because they grow in tandem. The right eye I think is phthisical because the eyelids and orbit are of normal size. I think the left eye never developed to a normal size because the orbit and the eyelids are both very small. It’s fascinating what you can conclude when we think about how tissues develop in relation to each other. So many connections.
