Stuck shed on eye

[PaintHorse]

My juvenile leo had what looks like stuck shed on both eyes, you can't see any loose skin, but every since he shed he hasn't been keeping his eyes open and seems to be scuenting (not sure how its spelled). Any idea how i can help him out?

 

[shadowx362]

first make sure its not because of bright light he is squinting nect get him in a warm humid container and keep him in there for a while then just get a Q tip and see if theres any loose skin coming off by rubbing it around the suspected area. You could also try medication found at stores like repti aid

 

[Stevie]

If you have a steady hand, you can also try to (careful!!!) remove it with a set of tweezers. First moisten it with a Q tip, and than slowly (with love...) remove the shedding. Don't wait to long with helping the animal, the eye are very sensitive for infections off all sorts and loose skin parts are ideal places to collect filth or bacteria. Goog luck with it!

Greets,

Stevie

 

[Rejoice in the Lord]

You can also try rinsing the eyes with some pure saline solution and see if that helps. Just be careful not to get it into his ears or nose.

 

[Mel&Keith]

Gently wipe with a wet q-tip, that usually works. If not, a vet can give you opthalmologic ointment.

 

[PaintHorse]

Okay i am now very worried, i think he may be going blind, his eyes keep squenting more and more. I have done all that was said above, he dosen't have any loose skin that i can see, but ever since he shed i have noticed this eye problem. I have an app. with the vet--but i am very worried. Can a blind gecko live if i hand feed him?

Thank you all very much for your promp responce.

 

[Stevie]

It would be easier if you post a photo of the eye. Call the vet, maybe something went wrong. How's the lighting the animal is exposed to? Did you make any chances in the environment of the animal, how insignificant it seems to you, these can have great impact on (specially an young) animal.

Greets,

Stevie

 

[PaintHorse]

I got a pic this morning of his eye.

Both eyes are this way.

 

[bacon]

Maybe you can get a q-tip with some warm water and gently rub around his eyes. I took sand out of my geckos eye this way.