My leopard gecko has an eye infection. What can I do before the vet?

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Hello, my male, one year old leopard gecko has shown signs of an eye infection for about a month now. Two weeks ago, I did what was recommended, use sterile saline eye drops to flush out the eyes. They got worse, so I bought some actual reptile eye drops. I have been using them as directed for a little over a week, and his eyes have just gotten worse. I scheduled a vet appointment for 5 days from now, in hopes they can help my poor little guy. Is there anything I can do to help him further?

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear that this is happening to you and Chicken Nugget! Between now and your veterinary visit, the most important thing that you can do is to keep his eyes moist. I am not sure what is in the reptile eye drops that you purchased, so due to this I would recommend that you discontinue their use. This is just in case there is something in the drops that may make the situation worse. I would recommend continuing the saline eye drops, and you can also purchase an over-the-counter eye lubricant. The brand(s) that I recommend are either Optixcare or GenTeal. When you purchase them, please ensure they are the original formulation of both of them, and are not allergy relief or anything else, as these often will have additives that may be irritating to Chicken Nugget's eyes. You can also soak Chicken Nugget on a daily basis - this will help to keep him hydrated. You can put him a lukewarm water bath that is to the level of his chin, but please monitor him to ensure he does not drown. You can do this for 15-20 minutes per day. I hope that gives you a place to start, and I hope he feels better soon!

My leopard gecko has an eye infection. What can I do before the vet?

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