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Swollen eyes turtle

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Question
Hi,
I am pallavi, i have a red eared slider from last one month. initially he was fine but from last 1 week, i've seen some changes in his eyes, as his eyes were swelled up. from yesterday he stopped eating also, and his eyes are fully closed now, just beacause of the swelling. i'm very much scared for him, i've decided to visit vet, tommorrow, but its a small place in india, so im more scared. plz help me, i don't want to loose him.
Thanks in advance.
With regards.
Pallavi

Answer
The vet is a good idea. Water turtle eyes become swollen as the result of an infection or dietary issue, and a vet's care is important in helping it recover.

Sadly, eye infections can be very serious and sometimes even with a vet's help things can go badly.

Try http://www.redearslider.com or http://www.turtleforum.com for help and advice.