Eye infection?

[futile]

Before posting I would like to point out that I am an incredibly paranoid person about my pets. I'm always worried that they are sick (which is sometimes a good thing). My point is, I might very well be overreacting.

I've noticed Alethea, my leo, has been having a bit of trouble with her eyes recently. I've been living at my dorm and have been unable to come home and feed her. I do come home about every two weeks and give her a "check-up" and clean her cage. Otherwise my mother takes care of her and feeds her and gives her water.

Anyway, I'm home for Christmas and it seems like this little "eye problem" hasn't gone away. She had a bit of shed in her eye over Thanksgiving, which I removed as soon as I could.

At the moment, she's not opening her eyes very often, and when she does open them, they seem very watery. I did spy a little bit of what I thought was a white discharge up near her eyelid. Otherwise, her eyes seem very clear, nothing like the eye infections I've heard described.

So, am I overreacting? Is there anything I can do now or should she see a vet?

The problem with seeing a vet is that the herp vet I have visited here wasn't incredibly knowledgeable and I don't know if he would be any help. If anyone knows a good vet near Minneapolis, MN, I would be very grateful.

Sorry this is so long. x.x

[Tim and Julie B]

For starters you can dip one end of a q-tip in warm water and wipe her eyes a few times a day. If the problem persists make a vet appointment anyways. Despite your vets knowlege I'm sure he/she will be able to prescribe medicated drops that are safe for reptiles. Take care and let us know how your leo fares!:D

Julie

[Linds]

I would try flushing the eye with a saline solution 2x daily to see if it helps any. You can purchase this at your local pharmacy. I don't know of nay good herp vets in your area so I cannot be of much help there. Hopefully someone else will be able to refer you to one, in the event that this needs veterinary attention.