What would happen to an untreated eye infection? My gecko that I've had for 8 years has suddenly had something wrong with his eye. I hate to sound callous, but I'm in a tight situation to provide vet care. What would happen to him if I did nothing? Blindness? Death? How would it die? Septicemia? Starvation? Really, I need to find the most humane and appropriate way to handle the situation.
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Eye infection implications
LNMS
Oct 16, 2004 09:17 PM
Replies (3)
LeopardGeckoMan
Oct 16, 2004 09:19 PM
its worth a try to go to a vet and ask him to just check it out for free. i dont really know the answer to the question so i wont even say my opinion.
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leosdaddy
Oct 17, 2004 11:28 AM
Usually, though not always, eye infections are easy to treat. The vet will usually give a mild antibiotic cream. But left untreated, there can be other infections that set in, which could lead to a lot worse than the loss of an eye.
Most vets will work with you concerning payment.
tim5580
Oct 17, 2004 11:14 PM
The most humane and appropriate way is a visit the vet's offcie. Not to sound mean but wouldn't you want the same if you were sick or hurt. Like they said most will work with you on payment.
>>What would happen to an untreated eye infection? My gecko that I've had for 8 years has suddenly had something wrong with his eye. I hate to sound callous, but I'm in a tight situation to provide vet care. What would happen to him if I did nothing? Blindness? Death? How would it die? Septicemia? Starvation? Really, I need to find the most humane and appropriate way to handle the situation.
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