Redfoot Tortoise has this white semicircle ring around eye

[NoodleSack]

Hi Everyone!

In the attached photo, my Redfoot tortoise has this white semicircle ring around the right eye. I tried to wash and rub it away but doesn't seem to go off. The left eye is fine but I can also see a small white sliver starting to form too. Anyone know what this is?

Thanks!

 

[Levi the Leopard]

It's difficult to know exactly what you are referring to. I'm assuming you see the white/clearish 3rd eye lid??

Going forward, it's helpful to post at least 2 of the same photo: 1 kept in it's original form but another with the area in question circled.

 

[NoodleSack]

Thanks for letting me know, I have circled the area of interest in red for the right eye. Also attached the left eye picture for comparison!

 

[Yvonne G]

It just looks like a normal redfoot sclera to me. RF tortoises have a white ring around the eyeball (sclera).

 

[NoodleSack]

hmmm I personally never notice this white ring before, but I will continue to monitor thanks for the help!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I've seen blue eyed Redfoot.
I wouldn't be concerned about this eye discoloration. But monitor it.

 

[NoodleSack]

I don't think it's an eye coloration, I took another closeup photo from an angle and can see that the white semi circle looks like a foreign object but doesnt come off. Any chance this could be some kind of worm parasite (doesn't move)?

 

[Beasty_Artemis]

I would probably avoid pulling on that. It just looks like an ugly eyelid....

 

[Cathie G]

Well... I wouldn't even rub my own eyelid. That could cause an irritation in itself. Maybe you might use a reptile eye rinse just in case of dust or something in your torts eyes or on the eyelids. I've seen little pieces of dried grass on the eyelids. I use Flukers now and then on my Russian to deal with the dust and use my fingernail to lightly flick off the tiny pieces of dried grass.

 

[NoodleSack]

I spoke to a Vet friend and broke this down based off the picture:

1. I would suggest more water and soaking. Should help with any residue. Don’t try to clean it out by scrubbing.

2. It could be a vitamin deficiency. There are vitamins you can buy specially for their eyes.

3. Vitamin A deficienciey could also be the cause of white film in your turtle’s eye. Turtles need fat-soluble vitamins like retinol (vitamin A) for healthy skin and clear vision

I hope this could help anyone in this forum that has a similar issue!

 

[NoodleSack]

Update: Followed Vet recommendation but looks like it's getting worse.

Anyone know what this is on the eye?