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[wingeddrgn]

I don't know if this would be ER or Health but I am getting worried. My male Jason won't open his eye. He has been to the vet 2 times and was put under. The vet opened his eye and there is nothing wrong with it. No scratches, or infection. Jason is not kept on sand or wood, its tile and a blanket. I have the correct set up ( I have had him for 6 years ) It has been about 2 weeks or so and still no eye open. And a little history on him - he was a rescue and his other eye had been perforated and doesn't work. So he is blind right now - He has been hand fed so that is ok...I just dont know what to do!!!

 

[GoFast]

what is your light set up? uvb, basking, etc.... how old is the UVB

 

[wingeddrgn]

the bulb is about 3 months old. the temps are 105 and 78 - 83 on cool side. he is in a 65 gallon enclosure and the light is above him as he can't see where to go - hense no climbing. he gets a bath every day as there is not alot of humidity here

 

[wingeddrgn]

I guess I'm wondering if we should make another trip to the vet?? I'm not worried about the expense (I have payments set up with the vet as I have 2 other dragons that I get checked also)

 

[munchkins9802]

What brand UVB bulb are you using? Many lights the pet stores (and some breeders) sell are not appropriate for our beardies

 

[GoFast]

the bulb is about 3 months old. the temps are 105 and 78 - 83 on cool side. he is in a 65 gallon enclosure and the light is above him as he can't see where to go - hense no climbing. he gets a bath every day as there is not alot of humidity here

what kind of bulb? brand/size/type

 

[wingeddrgn]

I am not at home to be sure but I believe it is a sun glo ( i thought it was a t rex but i'm sure its not)

 

[GoFast]

so is it an MVB bulb, fluorescent tube, or compact florescent?

 

[wingeddrgn]

compact florescent

 

[GoFast]

ahhaah I had a feeling it was. Compact fluorescent lights have been known to wreak havoc on bearded dragon's eyes. As soon as you can, shut that thing off. He is better off without UVB than that bulb on. Get yourself a reptiSUN 10.0. Make sure it is the fluorescent tube not the compact florescent. Also do not get a repti-GLO 10. if all the store near you has is reptiglo bulbs then get the 8.0. But again, NO COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULBS of ANY KIND

 

[wingeddrgn]

Thanks!! I will buy a new bulb tomorrow...