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Redear slider eye is bloodshot red

Posted:
Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:31 pm
by Manang001
one if my turtles got bit in the face by my other turtle. my turtles eye is bloodshot red now. I put Zoomeds Repti Eye Drops.. it removed the swelling, but his eye is still bloodshot red.... see the photo
Will this heal itself?
Or do i need to take it to a vet?
Re: Redear slider eye is bloodshot red

Posted:
Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:04 pm
by steve
It would be best for a vet take a look. Since the injury is internal, I don't think there is much you can do to treat or help it. You need to make careful observations on the progress, but if you haven't done so already, they need to be separated.
Re: Redear slider eye is bloodshot red

Posted:
Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:15 pm
by TheMikey
I agree with Steve that a veterinarian should see your turtle. Also your turtles should be separated.
Re: Redear slider eye is bloodshot red

Posted:
Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:11 pm
by Manang001
steve wrote:It would be best for a vet take a look. Since the injury is internal, I don't think there is much you can do to treat or help it. You need to make careful observations on the progress, but if you haven't done so already, they need to be separated.
I separated the turtles.
I will take it to the vet for examination.
I did research, and maybe if I put him in the sun, the UV will help his eyes?
Re: Redear slider eye is bloodshot red

Posted:
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:08 pm
by steve
UV, sun, heat, is good for the turtle but not with this type of injury. Sorry you and your turtle have to deal with this.