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StephF
at Mon Jan 15 14:27:55 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by StephF ]
Take your turtle to a qualified herp vet and ask them to remove any caseated pus and to provide you with a tube of opthalmic antibiotic ointment (made especially for use in eyes), and just skip the Vitamin A and the dropps you're using.... DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN or any other antibiotic ointment that is not specifically labelled for opthalmic use!
Follow the instructions carefully, and treat the turtle for the for full course (# of days and frequency of application recommended).
Letting your turtle soak in tepid water will help keep the eyes clear and will help loosen any caseated pus that may be lodged under the lids.
With any luck your turtle's eyes should clear up with a couple of weeks, but be on the lookout for signs of ear infection or upper respiratory problems, as these infections can sometimes spread.
It is important to clear the eyes because your turtle won't be interested in food if it can't see.
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RE: bad eye problem - StephF, Mon Jan 15 14:27:55 2007