Is it possible for a leopard gecko to be blind?
For leopard geckos that don’t live in captivity, their eyesight is one of, if not the most useful, sense that they have for ensuring that they stay alive. Naturally, leopard geckos are not blind, but for various different reasons, they can develop issues with their sight over time.
What does it mean when a leopard gecko’s eye comes out?
Proptosis means the eyeball actually comes out of the eye socket. Really the only way this can occur to a leopard gecko is if it’s squeezed so hard that its eye pops out. Sometimes leopard geckos are blind due to congenital issues, but other times trauma or other situations may cause blindness.
What to do if your leopard gecko has an eye ulcer?
If she finds an ulcer, your vet will prescribe special eye drops and your gecko will need to be rechecked in a few weeks to make sure the ulcer is going away. There are no home remedies for an eye ulcer. Pinkeye: Because conjunctivitis in leopard geckos is typically caused by bacteria, treatment often requires an antibiotic eye drop or ointment.
Can a leopard gecko live a normal life?
No, a leopard gecko should never get to the point where they lose their eyesight completely because it can, in fact, diminish the quality of their life to a certain degree. But, even though this may be true, just keep in mind that they can live normal lives just like any other leopard gecko out there.
For leopard geckos that don’t live in captivity, their eyesight is one of, if not the most useful, sense that they have for ensuring that they stay alive. Naturally, leopard geckos are not blind, but for various different reasons, they can develop issues with their sight over time.
Proptosis means the eyeball actually comes out of the eye socket. Really the only way this can occur to a leopard gecko is if it’s squeezed so hard that its eye pops out. Sometimes leopard geckos are blind due to congenital issues, but other times trauma or other situations may cause blindness.
When to take a leopard gecko to the vet?
If that doesn’t help your gecko pass their stool and urates you should take your gecko to a vet. Your vet may need to administer an enema to your leopard gecko or they may discover it has intestinal parasites or needs other medical attention.
What does a leopard gecko look like after shedding?
After shedding, leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) sometimes exhibit a condition that superficially resembles what snake owners know as “retained eye caps”.
