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Hi, my dad found a tree frog in our storage building, so he decided to catch it and take it outside. So he caught it, but when he took it outside he noticed it's eye was cut and bleeding. So he took it to me and I gently wiped away the blood and sure enough it's eyeball is cut. What should I do? I don't think it can see out of the hurt eye. Should I keep it t'il it's better? Is there any antiseptic safe for frog eyes? I don't know what kind it is, it looks like a bird voiced tree frog w/out the orange thighs. Also it's in a little critter keeper w/ leaves for substrate, is this alright for now? Please answer ASAP!!!

I found this while surfing around...

Wounds-Abrasions

These can be caused by your frog swimming into objects , fighting or smashing itself into the tank's side. The wounds could become infected and kill the frog. You should always contact a vet if this happens to your frog. There are many books that state using Betadine or 3% (percent) hydrogen peroxide on the wounds with a very fine paintbrush will help the cuts or open wounds.

Thanks for the reply but unfortunately the the poor little thing died earlier today.
Thanks again,
Sarah

Unless you are willing to take him to a herp vet than keep him for the rest of his life, you should release him. He'll make a nice snack for another animal that wonders by.