[GeckozZ d(-_-)b]

My White-Lined gecko was doing well and everything but about 3 days ago its eye is about twice its normal size and a little cloudy. It doesn't look infected it just looks really big and kinda cloudy. Please if anyone has any advice or info.....write.

Thanks Bryan

[Palor]

Sounds like an infection, i would say a vet trip is in order.

[Sk3d]

I blieve it's actually mouth rot. I had the same thing happen with mine, and it shortly moved to its mouth. It died shortly after. I believe it scratched it eye somewhere and an infection got in there and spread VERY quickly. Get it to a vet ASAP.

[cliff_f]

I remember someone had the same problem a while back and Ingo knew exactly what it was. Maybe he will see this thread and respond. As for being mouth rot I don't think a swollen eye is anything like mouth rot.

[Saille]

Can you post pictures of the eye? I am not a reptile vet, but I can recommend ARAV redirect or Herp Vet Connection to try and find a reptile vet near your area.

[crestedtimm]

My theory is that it could actually be infectious stomatitis ( mouth rot) that has migrated thru the sinus cavity into the ocular.

In other words, it is likely a systemic infection, and will need to be treated with Albon, or some other antibacterial orally.

This will treat the problem from the inside out: really the only way to treat a systemic infection.

Im not a vet, you will want to consult one and aquire the proper medicine.

I do however, work at a reptile shop, and the directions I have given are the measures I would take if I were you, as I am unable to consult a vet. with every ill reptile.


Acctually, I still think it to be an infection, but now I remember a thread about hatchling Guenthers leaftails getting a puffyeye ( and then dying) And as has been mentioned, I believe Oli knew what it was. An antibacterial eyedrop perhaps.

Hope this helps, and do consult a vet

Timm