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Eye have a problem!!! (pics)

Postby GaryNLouie » Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:54 pm

Hey all!!

Does anyone recognize this eye condition??

Before ya flip out, she has already been to the vet is on anti-biotics and we are awaiting cluture results.

It showed up two days ago with a red irrated lower eye-lid, now it seems to be in both eyes.

Any help??

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Postby evil pixie » Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:56 pm

Looks like some stuck scales from a shed, but I'm no expert. :noknow:
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Postby Chase » Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:15 pm

It does look like shed...is there any discharge, redness, swelling?
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Postby GaryNLouie » Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:40 pm

I agree that it looks like shed although she has not shed anytime recently. Unless she is starting to shed from the eyes first, it doesn't seem to be that simple of an answer.

It started out two days ago red and irratated. Since then, the redness went away and now they appear crusty. She tries to scratch them and when she attempts that they get very pale pink, moist, and puffy for a second and then it relaxes again.

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Postby Justin » Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:02 am

Ive been trying to looks for the post from DIXIE. If i recall, didnt she have a problem with her blueys eye? If i have a different member let me know..i cant find it..i was trying to compare pics and problems.

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Postby Chase » Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:53 am

It could be blepharitis or conjunctivitis. The crust probably means it is infected.
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Postby zoe o. » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:21 am

What substrate are you using?
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Postby Usersafe » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:29 am

Jerri has had intermittent eye and mouth problems for quite a while. Terramyacin has helped the eye issue and I'm using Vetadine for her mouth.

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Postby Funda » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:34 am

Oh poor jerri!

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Postby Lucifer_Spades » Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:27 pm

This does look like shed. Quigs had a problem with shed around the eye and it looked very similar all it took was repeated soakings and lightly using a ultra soft toddler tooth brush to remove the scales and Quigs was as good as new when his next shed came around. I hope your baby feels better I almost panicked when i found Quigs with his eye all watery and half shut.
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Postby Geoff Gates » Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:58 pm

Try looking at this post....

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Postby Leigh » Mon Jul 09, 2007 4:51 am

Looks like stuck old shed, which inturn has been infected, does your fella have a little mouth rot or is it stuck food, could be related?
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Postby GaryNLouie » Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:21 am

Thanks for all the help!!

In reviewing your posts, I noticed a few of you recomended to wipe the area with salt water on a cotton ball....

Would that hurt them at all? Salt water in the eyes?

Also as a side note: DO antibiotics clear up conjunctivitis? They are on baytril and the eyes are not getting any better, could it still be pink eye or should the antibios have taken care of it??

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Postby mom22wins » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:46 am

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It could be blepharitis or conjunctivitis. The crust probably means it is infected.[quote]



I have a question. Would it hurt the skink to try an over the counter Conjunctivitus eye drop that is actually made for people? Just to see if it improves? I know some things that we take(Benadryl, etc.) are okay for animals but others are lethal.

I'm very interested to know about the eye drops though. It would be good to know. And nice to save the vet bill. :|
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Postby KyleWeiss » Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:51 pm

I'm not sure what implications the steroids used in people eyedrops for conjunctivitis would be. I wouldn't risk it.

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Postby Leigh » Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:15 am

I'd try the saline eye wash, salt water doesnt hurt
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Postby mom22wins » Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:50 am

That's a good idea. :wink:
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