closed eye, second lid?

[Scooter_in_Kindergarten]

sorry for the graphic pic. I'm starting to think this should have been posted on the 'advanced' forum.

Scooter is doing really good though. I'll keep everyone updated throughout the next three days.

[Karen]

Poor skink... Not sure what more experienced members might say, but could it possibly be best to get her off the aspen to make sure any slivers don't get wedged in there?

[Scooter_in_Kindergarten]

Yes, good suggestion. The vet advised she be on a towel, or paper towels until the eye clears up.
Her temporary tank has a towel for substrate

[Karen]

I hope her recovery is a speedy one... That picture of the eye sure makes me squirm just looking at it, so I can't imagine how uncomfortable it must be for her.

[Fatal_S]

I nearly had a heart attack at the "the eye is gone" part. What a terrifying moment. I hope everything gets better quickly. Poor skinker, but so lucky to have a great skink-parent.

[phaemas]

My heart stopped at the eye is gone. It litterly stopped.

[Scooter_in_Kindergarten]

Thank you for your care and concerns. Yes, "the eye is gone" comment was very scary.!!!!
I literally had to hold on to the table when he said that. My poor little skink! I couldn't imagine how her eye could just disintegrate (those were my thoughts at that moment) in a few days time.???

I then blamed myself, thinking what a horrible skink mom I am. Only 4 months and I managed to lose my skinks eye!

I'm just very hopeful that these medications will help.
Poor Skinker as Fatal_S said.

[El Lobo]

I'm glad you got Scooter to the vet. I didn't like the look of that from the beginning.

Would you mind giving information as to which medications have been prescribed, dosages and frequency of administration? Also, if you know, Scooter's approximate weight. I am particularly interested in the oral anti (?) inflammatory. Any information would be much appreciated.

[ssr]

I hope she has a very speedy recovery.

[Scooter_in_Kindergarten]

I'm glad you got Scooter to the vet. I didn't like the look of that from the beginning.

Would you mind giving information as to which medications have been prescribed, dosages and frequency of administration? Also, if you know, Scooter's approximate weight. I am particularly interested in the oral anti (?) inflammatory. Any information would be much appreciated.

Sure

Here are the medications that she is on:
METACAM (anti-inflammatory) - 0.06cc orally, once a day
sorry I don't have much info on the METACAM since it came from a much larger bottle I only have a few ml given to me
FLURBIPROFEN - Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% (anti-inflammatory) one drop 3 times a day
CIPROFLAXACIN 0.3% (antibiotic) one drop 3 times a day
Puralube Ointment (sterile ocular lubricant) apply small amount three times a day

Scooter was weighed at the Vet but I didn't catch the number. I will weigh her at home in a little bit and re-post. She is only a year old and the Vet said it was a healthy weight: if that helps at all

I just applied the 2nd dosage of drops and lube, and gave her the oral anti inflammatory. The eye hasn't visually changed much at all; but it is only day 1 of treatment.

[Scooter_in_Kindergarten]

weight - 10.05 oz about 0.7 lbs rounded up
She is eating a lot less since it's that time of year.

[El Lobo]

Thank you for the reply.

I only asked about the weight as that is how medication doses are calculated.

I'm very pleased to see your vet prescribed Metacam. Not only is it an anti-inflammatory but also addresses pain. It belongs to the N.S.A.I.D. (non-steroidal anto-inflammatory drug) family of drugs. Too many vets will not prescribe anything for pain relief in the misguided belief they will mask symptoms. Your's is the kind of vet I would stay with.

Good luck with Scooter.

[Scooter_in_Kindergarten]

Thank you for the info on the anti-inflamatory El Lobo It is nice to know it is a painkiller as well and that I have made a good choice in Vet care. I'm however still thinking about getting a second opinion.

This is day 2 of treatment and the 3rd 24 hour cycle of the Metacam. The eye has made NO visible changes. It still looks like the picture I posted after the visit.

The vet tech said when he was explaining the medications, it should be okay after 3 days.

What is you guy's opinion? Do you think that by at least the 2nd day you would see some visual signs of healing?

[Susann]

I'm sorry I can't answer your question, whether you should see some visual signs of healing by now. I'm afraid not many have experienced an eye-injury that severe.
I was thinking though, that there might be a veterinary ophthalmologist in your area. You might want to check.
We thankfully have one close by that I took Joey to when he was having problems. Not every vet would think to refer you if they think they have a handle on the problem, so you may want to investigate.

If the vet said you should see improvement by now, you may want to give him a call and ask what he suggests now. And at that time you can also ask about a veterinary ophthalmic specialist.

Good luck with everything.