I am sorry that I do not have anything concrete to tell you. however, anything to do with the eye like that I definately take the kitty to the vet. Stuff like this is not somehing that I would like to put off.

If they can't afford it right now, maybe you can call and at least talk to the vet and see what they say. Maybe they would be able to work out a payment plan or something if it can't be paid for right now. I know that my vet would do something like that to help a sick animal. If there regular vet will not do a payment plan and they wanted to see Fu, maybe you can call some others in the area and see if would be willing to work with you onn payment.

Just some thoughts.

Can you tell I really think that a vet should be consulted, sorry about pushing that.