can geckos be blind?

[ashleyuranga]

my leos always been a little off but it seems like she may be blind in one eye but i cant tell. she used to have such an issue getting her mealies, usually 5 or 6 tries just to grab one even if it wasnt moving. also when she walks with her right side against the wall or barrier of any type she constantly knocks her head into things, not hard but it looks like shes gauging how far away things are. maybe her depth perception is just off, or maybe shes just still being a baby (6 mo) ?

 

[acpart]

THey can be blind, but an awful lot of them are either poor hunters or clumsy. One basic way to see if she's totally blind in that eye is to hold her up to a light. The pupils of both eyes should get smaller in response to the light. If it doesn't, that's one indication of blindness.

Aliza

 

[cricket4u]

A positive pupillary light response does not indicate that the leo can see. You will have to take the leo to an experienced reptile veterinarian for further testing.