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My turtle has a white eye. What's wrong and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Mi sideneck tutle has a white eye and am wondering what wrong

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 5th, 2016

Eye conditions in turtles are usually caused by vitamin A deficiency, you should take Whiskers to a reptile vet specialist as soon as possible in order to get treated, he will need a vitamin injection as well as vitamin A eye drops.

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