I have a year old hermann tortoise but both of his eyes are almost covered by his third eyelid. I soak him everyday and I don't know why its like that. The picture attached is when it's "better" after a soak. He usually won't open his eyes until I give him a soak, but if his eyes are open, it's barley even visible because its covered up. He always rubs his eyes and his nose seems to be blocked too.
Third eyelid exposed for 2 weeks
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I suggest getting some Neo-Poly-Dex Ophthalmic drops from your vet and putting one drop in each eye twice a day for 10-14 days.
Also soak the tortoise DAILY for about 20-30 minutes in lukewarm water.
I do soak daily but usually only for about 15 minutes. What do then drops do?
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The drops have three ingredients. Two are antibiotics and the third is an anti-inflammatory. They should get the eyes back to normal for you assuming you are doing everything else correctly. IE, using the correct lighting (no MVB's or coiled fluorescent UV bulbs).
Is it an infection your saying? I thought its just dirt in his eyes
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It may be infected. I can't tell by simply looking at a photo. Even if it is simply an irritation with no infection, the anti-inflammatory ingredient will treat that and correct it. That is the beauty of those drops. Not sure if you can even get them in the UK or not. In the US a prescription from a vet is needed to buy them.
Is there any other drops you know of that i can get in the uk or will any drops work
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Would you mind sharing some information on how you’re keeping him? Might help members spot the potential cause
Is he in a closed chamber set up?
What are your temperatures like? Ie basking spot(directly under the bulb) overall day temp, night temps?
What kind of lighting&heating are you using specifically? Packaging pics are good if you have any!
Do you use indoor uv? If so what kind?
How’s humidity? What substrate do you use?
How’s diet been with you?
A photo of your full set up would be great! And a full body photo of your tort would be nice if you’re willing to share more
Is he in a closed chamber set up?
What are your temperatures like? Ie basking spot(directly under the bulb) overall day temp, night temps?
What kind of lighting&heating are you using specifically? Packaging pics are good if you have any!
Do you use indoor uv? If so what kind?
How’s humidity? What substrate do you use?
How’s diet been with you?
A photo of your full set up would be great! And a full body photo of your tort would be nice if you’re willing to share more
