What do I do if my gecko has an eye infection?

What do I do if my gecko has an eye infection?

Treatment

1. Foreign bodies: By using cotton-tipped applicators, saline rinse, and sometimes eye lubrication, your vet should be able to remove an irritating foreign body from the affected eye.
2. Abscesses: Regardless of the reason for an abscess, your vet will need to drain it and clean it out.

Do African fat tail geckos need UVB?

African fat-tailed geckos should be exposed to light for 10-12 hours per day but because they are nocturnal they do not require a UVB light. African fat-tailed geckos are nocturnal so reptile shelters within their enclosure will provide them with a peaceful retreat to sleep or hide in.

What kind of eyelid does a leopard gecko have?

Leopard Gecko Eye Structure. Leopard, banded and fat-tailed geckos are classified in the gecko subfamily Eublepharinae, and differ from all other geckos in having movable eyelids. In fact, the genus name, Eublepharis, means “true eye lids”.

Why does a leopard gecko lose its tail?

This is most often due to rough handling as opposed to cagemates squabbling. Leopard Geckos and African Fat-Tail Geckos store all of their fat in their tails. Once the tail is lost they can no longer store fat (until it grows back) and thus are more prone to starvation.

What to do if leopard gecko has Pinkeye?

Pinkeye: Because conjunctivitis in leopard geckos is typically caused by bacteria, treatment often requires an antibiotic eye drop or ointment. Retained eyelid lining: Never attempt to remove a retained eyelid lining yourself. This is a job for an experienced veterinarian only.

What happens when a gecko gets stuck in the eye?

When a foreign body gets stuck in the eye or the eyeball suffers some other trauma, an ulcer may form. This happens when the cornea (the clear outer coating of the eye) is damaged. An ulcer is a hole or tear in the cornea, which may be small or very large. Eye ulcers are very painful.

Leopard Gecko Eye Structure. Leopard, banded and fat-tailed geckos are classified in the gecko subfamily Eublepharinae, and differ from all other geckos in having movable eyelids. In fact, the genus name, Eublepharis, means “true eye lids”.

What kind of problems does a leopard gecko have?

Retained Shed/Eyelid Impaction Leopard geckos that have difficult shedding (dysecdysis) are more likely to have problems with their eyes. Such geckos can be identified by the presence of incomplete shedding pieces on the head region.

What to do if your gecko has eye problems?

Some eye problems in geckos can be addressed with mild over-the-counter solutions, although getting a vet’s assistance with a free service such as various Facebook groups that have volunteers who are vets is strongly encouraged. However, if your reptile is also experiencing lethargy and anorexia, their condition could potentially be fatal [13].

What happens to the eye liner of a gecko when it sheds?

This eyelid liner is replaced along with the rest of the gecko’s skin when shedding occurs. However, if conditions are too dry in the terrarium, the eyelid lining may stick to the lid and be retained after shedding. This will lead to an irritation.