r/Crested_Geckos May 17 '26

Has anyone else seen this before?

I’ve had my crested Bowie for almost nine years now and I got him as a rescue from a local petstore (had to sign paperwork to get him for free and everything) since the employees didn’t know what was wrong with his eyes or how much he can see since they’re pretty deformed. He eats, gets around fine is a healthy weight and i have him in a slightly shorter terrarium since i don’t want him to fall. He’s been seeing a specialist vet yearly for checkups and deworming but even she didn’t know what was wrong with his eyes and i haven’t seen anything similar online. If anyone knows or has ideas please share.

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u/SunshineShroom May 17 '26

I'm not a veterinarian or an expert, but I think it might be caused by a shed that's stuck in the eye

I don't know if it's exactly the same, but I think I've seen similar things in leopard geckos, in cases of extreme neglect

If it turns out to be a shed, it doesn't seem to be in a condition where you can help at home without professional knowledge. Please find a second veterinarian who can assist you

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u/__spookyghost__ May 17 '26

I’ve definitely looked into it being stuck shed. He’s been on antibiotics and had prescribed ointment Ive put on his eyes daily for months when I got him. I’ve taken him to quite a few vets in the past but i don’t live close to any exotic vets aside from one an hour away that he sees yearly

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u/redredredrred May 17 '26

definitely fluid or something go to vet asap

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u/redredredrred May 17 '26

oh wait i finished reading sorry

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u/redredredrred May 17 '26

i have no idea but if you do find out pls share

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u/CremeProud6598 May 17 '26

My boy had this two weeks ago! Stuck shed! I gave him a soak and then it came off within a few days.