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i posted a while ago about my russians eyes. after i woke him up from hibernation his eyes looked swolen, i bought "Repti Turtle Eye Drops" made by zoo med. i have been giving him the drops (two drops in each eye once a day) for about 4 days now. the box says its for cleaning the eyes and vite A deficiency and it says to use for a week befor consulting a vet. my question how do these drops work? i havent seen any improvement with the torts eyes. could it be someting besides vite A?
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The drops don't work when there is a real problem behind the issue. If the eye is still swollen you may want to consider making an appointment with a vet.

i soaked the russian today and the eyes opened, also while soaking he passed about an inch long pellet of urates. does he still have to go to the vet?
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1.3.3 Common Mud Turtles
0.0.2 R.E.S.
0.0.1 Y.B.S.
1.2 Russian Tortoises
0.1 Hamsters
3.0 Dogs
2.3 Family
3 Baby Muds

I would still consult a vet. Swollen eyes/shut eyes are never a good sign. Consult the vet and take a look at the husbandry and diet.
Hunter