Resources and links
Here are some places to start:
American College of Veterinary Opthamologists. The site includes a search for opthamologists near you.
What to do in an emergency. Information from DoveLewis emergency veterinary hospital.
About.com. A list of some of the more common problems, but you’ll note it misses most of Lizzie’s issues, and maybe your cat’s.
Cat diseases. Plain English discussions from non-profit Pawprints and Purrs.
Pictures of eye problems. See if your cat’s problem resembles any of these. Again, however, the list is very limited.
Common eyelid problems. This is written for vets, but it’s in pretty simple English with good pictures.