closed eyes

anna m · 30-08-2011, 01:39 PM

One of my Hermanns boys keeps his eyes closed most of the time. They are not discharging. He gets plenty light and heat. I've uped his vitamins and baths. When I bathed his eyes this morning he opened them slightly. He can open them but does so for the least amont of time and only a little bit. I can't see any damage and the other lad is ok. No sand in his pit just topsoil and stones. Is this something to worry about? What can I do?

anna m · 31-08-2011, 03:35 PM

Should I be conserned with one of my boys walking about with both eyes shut?

Helen M · 31-08-2011, 03:52 PM

I would be concerned. You could try some artificial tears to see if his eyes just need a little help to open. You can get them from the Pharmacy over the counter.

Helen xx

Kirkie · 31-08-2011, 05:22 PM

Hi Anna,

Just to rule it out can you run a heat lamp without UVB for a couple of days? Its unlikely to be lamp related but it rules it out. Bathing is good as are the tears things Helen suggested. If it persists, please see a vet, they can prescribe antibiotic ointments.

anna m · 31-08-2011, 06:14 PM

Thanks Helen. Managed to get comfort drops from Tesco but have been using water.
Thanks Kirkie. I will try the light. I feel guilty I bought a 160w now. But the tempertures are good.

anna m · 31-08-2011, 06:15 PM

Thanks Helen. Managed to get comfort drops from Tesco but have been using water.
Thanks Kirkie. I will try the light. I feel guilty I bought a 160w now. But the tempertures are good.

Tr@cey · 31-08-2011, 06:36 PM

Hi Anna,

How long has the tortoise been like this?

anna m · 31-08-2011, 06:40 PM

For about a week

Tr@cey · 31-08-2011, 07:03 PM

I think he needs to go to the vet. Has he been eating? Drinking? Is he active?

anna m · 31-08-2011, 07:31 PM

He is eating and active

30-08-2011, 01:39 PM	#1
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	closed eyes One of my Hermanns boys keeps his eyes closed most of the time. They are not discharging. He gets plenty light and heat. I've uped his vitamins and baths. When I bathed his eyes this morning he opened them slightly. He can open them but does so for the least amont of time and only a little bit. I can't see any damage and the other lad is ok. No sand in his pit just topsoil and stones. Is this something to worry about? What can I do? __________________ One by one the Penquins steal my sanity

31-08-2011, 03:35 PM	#2
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	Should I be conserned with one of my boys walking about with both eyes shut? __________________ One by one the Penquins steal my sanity

31-08-2011, 06:14 PM	#5
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	Thanks Helen. Managed to get comfort drops from Tesco but have been using water. Thanks Kirkie. I will try the light. I feel guilty I bought a 160w now. But the tempertures are good. __________________ One by one the Penquins steal my sanity

31-08-2011, 06:15 PM	#6
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	Thanks Helen. Managed to get comfort drops from Tesco but have been using water. Thanks Kirkie. I will try the light. I feel guilty I bought a 160w now. But the tempertures are good. __________________ One by one the Penquins steal my sanity

31-08-2011, 06:36 PM	#7
Tr@cey Member Hatchling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester Posts: 675	Hi Anna, How long has the tortoise been like this? __________________ 2.3.0 Testudo Graeca Ibera 1.0.0 Cat 3.0.0 Kids (all grown up) 1.0.0 Husband

31-08-2011, 03:52 PM	#3
Helen M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,362	I would be concerned. You could try some artificial tears to see if his eyes just need a little help to open. You can get them from the Pharmacy over the counter. Helen xx

31-08-2011, 05:22 PM	#4
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Hi Anna, Just to rule it out can you run a heat lamp without UVB for a couple of days? Its unlikely to be lamp related but it rules it out. Bathing is good as are the tears things Helen suggested. If it persists, please see a vet, they can prescribe antibiotic ointments.

31-08-2011, 06:40 PM	#8
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	For about a week __________________ One by one the Penquins steal my sanity

31-08-2011, 07:03 PM	#9
Tr@cey Member Hatchling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester Posts: 675	I think he needs to go to the vet. Has he been eating? Drinking? Is he active? __________________ 2.3.0 Testudo Graeca Ibera 1.0.0 Cat 3.0.0 Kids (all grown up) 1.0.0 Husband

31-08-2011, 07:31 PM	#10
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	He is eating and active __________________ One by one the Penquins steal my sanity

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