Bearded dragon "can't" (won't) open his eyes

[Elio]

If it's warm were you are, you can take him outside in the rral sunlight a couple times per day, 30 minutes to andvhour at a time. Real sunlight is a huge treat for them.

It is. I do that almost daily when the sun hits my room he enjoys it as far as I can tell.

 

[KarrieRee]

I had no idea about it's bad reputation. Thank you for telling me. I will switch it with something else.

Please let me know what you go to ---

 

[xp29]

It is. I do that almost daily when the sun hits my room he enjoys it as far as I can tell.

If the window is closed the glass blocks 100% of the uvb. If you have good screens open the window, if not take him outside.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

The Solar Glo has been a decent light in the past, but it's possible you got a faulty one. How close is it
to him?
Getting him in some direct sunlight would definitely help out. Even if it is just filtered through screen is
good. I know it's hard to get proper lighting there, so
just do your best.
As suggested, try to get a regular bright white basking light or flood light right now to help his eyes.
You can get chamomile tea bags to use for the eyes.
Place one on each eye, that have been warmed &
moistened, & cover with a cloth to help hold in some
warmth. You can leave the compress on for 5 or so
minutes at night before his bedtime. This can help
with the pain & or swelling of the eyes.

Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie

 

[Elio]

If the window is closed the glass blocks 100% of the uvb. If you have good screens open the window, if not take him outside.

Oh I see! I will open my windows. I used to go outside with Merid (this bearded dragon) and Guggy (one that passed in 2021) Merid is actually really scared to be outside. So I decided to stop bringing him out. He gets all stiff and black when we'd go out. My place isn't noisy or anything. I live in a village so it's not sounds that bother him. Could be the birds.

 

[xp29]

Oh I see! I will open my windows. I used to go outside with Merid (this bearded dragon) and Guggy (one that passed in 2021) Merid is actually really scared to be outside. So I decided to stop bringing him out. He gets all stiff and black when we'd go out. My place isn't noisy or anything. I live in a village so it's not sounds that bother him. Could be the birds.

Birds for sure but also you, well your face (I'm not being mean here) beardies see in spectrums of light that we can't. When we take them out in natural light, we look totally different to them. Some get used to it and are ok, some never do.
I found sometimes talking to them helps, but not always. Since it stresses him, if window is screened so that he can't fall out, I'd just do that

 

[Elio]

Birds for sure but also you, well your face (I'm not being mean here) beardies see in spectrums of light that we can't. When we take them out in natural light, we look totally different to them. Some get used to it and are ok, some never do.
I found sometimes talking to them helps, but not always. Since it stresses him, if window is screened so that he can't fall out, I'd just do that

Oh my I had no idea! I never thought it was me since he would cling to my shirt or pantsand stay close. He'd also become stiff and lock his eyes on the sky hahaha. Also do not worry theres no way for him to fall out (or even climb) on the window. The sun hits the floor nicely and directly. I contacted a vet. She said to buy certain eye drops. I searched a bit and they seem fine for bearded dragons. If he won't get better I will go to the vet asap.

 

[xp29]

Oh my I had no idea! I never thought it was me since he would cling to my shirt or pantsand stay close. He'd also become stiff and lock his eyes on the sky hahaha. Also do not worry theres no way for him to fall out (or even climb) on the window. The sun hits the floor nicely and directly. I contacted a vet. She said to buy certain eye drops. I searched a bit and they seem fine for bearded dragons. If he won't get better I will go to the vet asap.

Good deal

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Definitely be sure that there is screen there when the window is opened so he doesn't fall out of the window
& get lost or injured. Which eye drops are you going to be purchasing, do you know the name of them?
I hope he is doing well today!

Tracie

 

[Elio]

Hello,

Definitely be sure that there is screen there when the window is opened so he doesn't fall out of the window
& get lost or injured. Which eye drops are you going to be purchasing, do you know the name of them?
I hope he is doing well today!

Tracie

Will do. Vet told me to give him Tobrex eye drops. His eyes are still shut, unable to open even by slight force. But they do not seem sweollen and there is no discharge. I called three vet stations yesterday and only one picked up. I will try to call them again since the one that answered doesn't work with lizards. He can't eat for the past teo days. When should I force feed him, and with shat exactly?

 

[KarrieRee]

Will do. Vet told me to give him Tobrex eye drops. His eyes are still shut, unable to open even by slight force. But they do not seem sweollen and there is no discharge. I called three vet stations yesterday and only one picked up. I will try to call them again since the one that answered doesn't work with lizards. He can't eat for the past teo days. When should I force feed him, and with shat exactly?

Did you try the compresses Tracie suggested? You can use 3 ML syringe but feed slowly -

 

[Elio]

Did you try the compresses Tracie suggested? You can use 3 ML syringe but feed slowly -

I havent yet. I will buy some tomorrow and feed him. I'm mostly wondering what to feed him. Do I just mix some greens up? Does it need to be thick or not?

 

[KarrieRee]

I havent yet. I will buy some tomorrow and feed him. I'm mostly wondering what to feed him. Do I just mix some greens up? Does it need to be thick or not?

Make a slurry of his veggies you feed him- a little watery so he's getting hydration - is he eating insects if not you can add those into his slurry but you won't be able to use the blender again for your used- you can get some oxbow critical care omnivore off of Amazon -

 

[Elio]

Make a slurry of his veggies you feed him- a little watery so he's getting hydration - is he eating insects if not you can add those into his slurry but you won't be able to use the blender again for your used- you can get some oxbow critical care omnivore off of Amazon -

Thank you very much for your advice! I will do just that

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Definitely go very slowly with the feedings. I hope he will like the critical care powder, too. Be sure to
keep the mix somewhat thin, so it isn't too thick. It makes it easier for them to eat or lick from the syringe
when the mix is thinner & he has less likelihood of choking with it being too thick.
Let us know how his eyes are doing. The Tobramycin/Tobrex eye drops should hopefully help him out. So
his eyes are not swollen? They are most likely just hurting so he doesn't want to open them.

Tracie