Sorry to respond late. Glad to hear that your vet diagnosed the problem. Oldherper's probable diagnoses were right on track. Lizards very rarely have vit.A deficiencies. Many times, these "eye infections" are sinus related; esp. with bulging. Crusting & eyelid closure(s) are usually bacterial conjuctivitis.



In this case, I would suggest that the substrate be replaced with known sterile substrate & the caging sterilized with standard cleaning procedures found throughout these forums. Separate the three different species of reptiles/amphibians into their own unique caging & environmental requirements.



Baytril should get rid of the infection; however, if the bacteria is not in the sinus cavity, topical Terramycin optical ointment should suffice to solve the problem. If the infection is resilient, then Gentacin occular drops are usually prescribed.



Goodluck & hope the anole recovers.
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• Green Anole with swollen eyes! - putinsowner, Tue Oct 28 22:51:43 2003
• RE: Green Anole with swollen eyes! - oldherper, Wed Oct 29 06:05:06 2003
• RE: Green Anole with swollen eyes! - putinsowner, Wed Oct 29 11:31:47 2003
• I'm afraid I need to defer to Lizardman... - oldherper, Wed Oct 29 12:00:08 2003
• Green Anole is now on meds - putinsowner, Wed Oct 29 16:21:11 2003
• RE: Green Anole is now on meds - meretseger, Thu Oct 30 07:09:32 2003
• RE: Green Anole is now on meds - lizardman, Fri Oct 31 04:16:55 2003
• RE: Green Anole is now on meds - Colchicine, Fri Oct 31 10:27:39 2003