General Care Discussion :: Swollen eyes

[Chibi_Sephiroth]

well last night i notice Quinn closing his eyes but he wasnt rubbing them but i did look closely and saw that his eyes are swollen and well today it seems they got a big bigger. he looks like one of the gold fish with the big bulging eyes. does anyone know what the eye drops for turts are called? and i was wondering if i should take him to the vet? i plan on finding some eye drops for him today if any yas can give me some suggestions that'd be great too.
thanks!

[adam85491]

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_ ... +drops&N=2

Those are eye drops, though a more common kind is the zoomed repti eyedrops.

[SpotsMama]

A lot of different things can cause swollen eyes - too much water conditioner, too much chlorine, too much UVB directly in the eyes, RI, dirty water, injury. Try those drops or the zoo med drops (that's what I've used in the past) and then try to figure out what could have caused the swelling and correct it. If it persists or if your turtle starts showing other symptoms - lethargy, poor appetite, swimming lopsided - or if it gets worse, then you should get her to the vet ASAP.