We have a baby RES, with some eye infection/disease. It began with the left eye swollen and moved to the right. Both eyes are now very swollen, have a white film around and over eyes. The turtle has stopped eating and is lethargic, we know the turtle cannot see. This has been going on about 2 weeks. We first began with Vitamin A eye drops. Then took him to a local vet who suspected bacterial/fungal infections & prescribed antibiotic ointment (neomycin & polymyxinB sulfates...). After 4 days the eyes were much worse. Vet called a doctor (herpetologist) at a university for further help but no response yet. I have attached photos of his eyes. We are desperate for treatment to help our turtle.
How big is your turtle? weighs 11 grams
How long have you had it? 2 months (only about 3 months old)
What is the water temperature? 82F
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? no
How much water is in there? @15 gallons in 20 gallon tank
Are you using a water conditioner? yes
Are you using any filtration? yes (underground filter w/power head & tetra repto filter medium size)
What is the basking temperature? 85F
Is there a basking light? yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? n/a, bought from petsmart
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? yes
When was the last time your turtle ate? 10 days ago
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 20 gallons
Is the tank near a window? yes
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? no
Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? no - but it cannot see at all now
