Why is my leopard gecko's eye shut, foggy, and she's skinny?

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Hello! My 5 year old leopard geckos left eye is shut and won’t eat she is begging to get very skinny and i’m am very concerned. I washed her eye with saline wash and helped her to open it up, when she opened it i noticed at the top of her lid there was a yellow lining and her eye looked sort of foggy and dark i was wondering if you have any idea what is going on and what i can do to help without having to go to the vet. Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 10 months old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Lilly. Dietary deficiencies, specifically vitamin A, can lead to corneal infections or cloudiness. Insects need to be gut-loaded with a wide variety of vegetables, including carrots and squashed, that have higher levers of vitamin A. The possible secondary infection needs to be treated by a veterinarian. Topical and/or systemic antibiotics will probably be needed. Gently wiping with saline will help to keep moist until a veterinary visit can be scheduled. Good luck.

Why is my leopard gecko's eye shut, foggy, and she's skinny?

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