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chameleon health

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Question
Hello my name is Brad, and I have a female chameleon who is about a yr and a half old.  Since she was born she has had a "goopy" eye, we clean it out which allows her to see out of it again but it closes up again within a couple of days.  We have tried many things to find out with no progress so please help it is really starting to affect her eating.

Thank you for your time

Answer
Huh, honestly with eye issues its usually best to visit a local reptile vet.  It sounds like it maybe an infection that the vet may be able to prescribe a antibiotic for.  Using human medications may cause an issue as they are different from reptile meds.  That would honestly be the best bet and I hope this helps.  I would be willing to look for a Vet in your in area if you need further help with this issue.