Description
Tortoises and turtles get eye infection mainly due to unhygienic living conditions.
On many occasions, it is fatal as they will not consume any food once they lose their vision, eventually leading to death. Once the chelonian is seen to have an infection, immediate treatment should be carried out to prevent further deterioration.
Inflammation of the eyelids and the eye are characterized by bacterial overgrowth on the lids.
On many occasions, it is fatal as they will not consume any food once they lose their vision, eventually leading to death. Once the chelonian is seen to have an infection, immediate treatment should be carried out to prevent further deterioration.
Inflammation of the eyelids and the eye are characterized by bacterial overgrowth on the lids.