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Gammy Eye

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Vicki

Alpha Buck
Hi,
I am after some advice really, Harvey was fine yesterday and then this morning I noticed one of his eyes was quite watery and he was keeping it closed? I have bathed it but it is still the same tonight, he will open it now and again but generally he has kept it closed all day, does anyone have any ideas?

He is upto date on his injections, and is normal in himself in terms of eating, drinking, going to the toilet etc and has been in his run today like normal. He is nearly 10 though, not that im saying its his age but he is getting older now but still generally acts his usual self! His other eye is fine, no problem at all! I have attached some pictures.....





 
Aww bless him! I have a little Harvey man too :wave:

Does he seem to have any marks in his eyes at all?

Really hope he's okay xx
 
He may have a corneal abrasion/ulcer. This can be caused by either a traumatic injury such as a scratch from a strand of hay, or it can be due to bacterial infection. He needs to be seen by a Vet ASAP. The Vet will probably use a special dye in the eye which picks up any sign of ulceration. Corneal ulcers are very painful and if left untreated they can become a serious problem. I would avoid rubbing over the closed eyelid as if the cornea is ulcerated doing so may make it worse.
 
Thanks for your quick replies! I will try and get him to the vet tomorrow, i did see a little tiny redish pimple looking type spot on the top of his eyelid? Very tiny? What could have caused this?! Is so out the blue?!
 
Vicki said:
Thanks for your quick replies! I will try and get him to the vet tomorrow, i did see a little tiny redish pimple looking type spot on the top of his eyelid? Very tiny? What could have caused this?! Is so out the blue?!
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What did the vet say?
 
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