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My leopard gecko's eye is pink & wide open after shedding. Infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Male | unneutered

i have a leopard gecko who recently shed and got skin stuck in their eye causing one eye to be wide open and a bit pink around the eye is it an eye infection? if so, what can i do?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 25th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Lemon. Eye infections are common in geckos and can have many etiologies. Vitamin A deficiencies can lead to a condition termed squamous metaplasia, which can predispose to infections. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Correcting the diet is just one need, but ophthalmic or systemic antibiotics could also be beneficial. Good luck.

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