Gecko Help - Hatchy Marms

[Mrs I]

Yes if it was one eye, maybe it would be easier to say what was wrong but it is the same on both eyes, unusual, like i said the other baby is fine.

I have pmd the person i got them off and asked them to have a look at the pictures to get there thoughts also.

Mrs I

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[Mrs I]

It looks like when you look at a blind or going blind dog... cataracts maybe ??

Mrs I

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[ari]

This is indeed a recent infection, possibly caused by an abrasion or a bad recent shed. I have seen this occur before with Milli.....particularly juveniles. Fluid will build up underneath and eventually it will be more noticeable...it is currently in the very early stages. I would administer a low dosage of antibiotics by placing droplets on the snout for a 3-5 day period. Eventually it will dry and peel off and leave a perfect looking eye underneath. This can be a common issue with Ring Tails....adults or juveniles. As long as things are followed correctly as per antibiotics then all will be fine.

This is not a birth defect or cataracts........it is simply an infection in its early stages.

[Mrs I]

When i go to the vet, what antibiotic drops should i ask for, as i am sure they will not know...



Thanks

Taryn

[Mrs I]

Thanks guys I have spoken to the vet and will go down there as soon as the weather cools down, no way i am taking the gecko out in 39 degree heat, thats just asking for more problems.

I do have a friend that is a vet and i rang her too, she would have come around to the house and got me the medication i need but she is in Sydney at the moment.

So cmon weather cool down !!

Thanks for your help dan and ari.

Mrs I

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[arbok]

good luck

[ari]

I have had excellent results with the use of Baytril, that is when not offered over the long term, correct dosage etc. I have found the eyes will eventually clear within 5-7 days. Its imperative that the vet is fully consulted on the size of the specimen to be treated and that the minimal required dosage is administered correctly. Long term useage can be detremental, and possibly cause organ failure.....so make sure you dont accidentally over dose.

I am not a vet.......so your consultation will determine the needed requirements.

[geckodan]

Originally Posted by ari

This is indeed a recent infection, possibly caused by an abrasion or a bad recent shed. I have seen this occur before with Milli.....particularly juveniles. Fluid will build up underneath and eventually it will be more noticeable...it is currently in the very early stages. I would administer a low dosage of antibiotics by placing droplets on the snout for a 3-5 day period. Eventually it will dry and peel off and leave a perfect looking eye underneath. This can be a common issue with Ring Tails....adults or juveniles. As long as things are followed correctly as per antibiotics then all will be fine.

This is not a birth defect or cataracts........it is simply an infection in its early stages.

The fact the eyes were initially cloudy does not rule out either an early infection or a congenital deformity. Its current appearance suggests that it is actually a later stage corneal injury as the corneal tissue is becoming what we called sequestered. Oral antiobiotics may have little effect as the infection (if one is present at all) will be walled off and unaccessible to the systemic circulation. A minimum treatment period of 7-14 days is recommended as visible improvement sdies not imply that the treatment is completed (7 days past visible improvement is the basic rule). The primary role of antibiotic ointment is to suppress resident bacteria long enough for healing to take place and supply lubrication. It is very important that a medication that is water soluble and does not contain corticosteroids is used. This is why I prefer to use silver sulphadiazine in geckos. A combination of Silver Suplhadiazine and enrofloxacin can be used (Baytril otic).

[Mrs I]

My vet will not prescibe any antibiotics without seeing the gecko in person,

I will copy and paste your thoughts and give them to my vet also, as he has not had much experience with geckos. Although he treats quite a few snakes and dragons.

I have just had another look at the gecko and at the moment what ever it is, is back to being very small like a human sty.

It gets enlarged and cloudy during its awake period, which i guess would be because it is active and maybe irritating the eye by using it.

I do appriciate your thoughts and comments as i have not been able to find a vet near to me that has had much experience with geckos.

Thanks

Mrs I

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[ari]

"For about 3 days now" was the statement inrelation to the white discolourations first appearance.

[Mrs I]

I had said

One of my baby marms has a very small white dot on both its eyes. For about 3 days now.

and

It has always had lighter looking eyes compared to the other baby, well not lighter but more milky looking if that makes sense, but it has only been in the last couple of days that it has become really obvious, thats why i thought it might have been going blind.

and

I have just had another look at the gecko and at the moment what ever it is, is back to being very small like a human sty.

It gets enlarged and cloudy during its awake period, which i guess would be because it is active and maybe irritating the eye by using it.

I do appriciate your thoughts and comments as i have not been able to find a vet near to me that has had much experience with geckos.

Thanks

Mrs I

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[deadflesh]

Ouch; That protrusion looks rather painful.
Poor baby gecko.
Good luck in finding the correct analysis and method of treatment.
There have been a couple very knowledgeable responses in here that will hopefully lead to the improvement of your baby gecko.

[Mrs I]

The vet prescibed some eye ointment for the little gecko, just thought i should keep you updated.

i will let you know how it goes.

Thanks again for your help Ari and Dan.

Mrs I

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[Mrs I]

Just another update after 2 doses of ointment its eyes are 80% better.

The vet has asked that i continue use for 3 - 5 days.

But all seems to be good at the moment.

Thanks

Mrs I

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[warren63]

Thats good, glad to hear there is an improvement. Please keep us updated