I think my hamster is sick....

Question
I think my hamster is sick. He has it looks like sleep around one eye and
it looks like its spreading. I think I know part of the cause. Probably
cuz tha cage isnt being cleaned out enough by my lil brother. thats his
job. We have five hamsters and are trying to find homes for three of them.
But i'm not worried about tha homes right now i'm just worried about my
sweet lil hamster Snoopy. Please help me if you can.
Thanks  

Answer
Hi there! Yes, it does sound as though your hamster has picked up a bacterial infection due to the uncleanliness of his cage.  I would talk to your little brother and tell him that a dirty cage can kill a hamster.  The only thing that you can do at this point, is take your hamster to the veterinarian for needed antibiotics.  Lice is also a common ailment that hamsters will contract in a dirty cage and your hamster may need to be deliced.
I hope this was helpful,
Hilary