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My cockatiel has a white spot in its eye. Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male | 2 years and 6 months old | 0.19 lbs

Hello, my cockatiel got this weird white thing in his eye today, not really sure what it is but he doesnt seem to mind it like when a feather gets in his eye, could it be an infection or what is it exactly??

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Kody and including a photo. Try gently irrigating the eye with a commercially available eye wash. If does not move, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Corneal scarring, corneal deposits (lipids, cholesterol) and other problems are psosible. Good luck.

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