Grandads eye........

shaz · 12-11-2012, 06:43 PM

Can anyone else see a showdow in Grandads eye ?????

I know hes getting on in age and worried that he MIGHT be loosing his sight.

Suze65 · 12-11-2012, 07:22 PM

Yes, just about, right in the centre of his eye, my old Herman Sammy has very poor sight ,he has for years , but he manages to find his way around quite well, their sense of smell is very good and I think he relies on it a lot , and he walks around the edge of his enclosure a lot and round his box feeling his way with his shell,so I'm sure Grandad will adapt if it gets worse.

Merlin M · 12-11-2012, 07:26 PM

yes I see it too

shaz · 12-11-2012, 09:35 PM

Hes not walking into things that ive noticed. He comes charging over for food when he sees me so i think he can see ok. Someone said on another thread that ive put this on.... " I wonder was he ever left to hibernate outside as they can get frost damage which can damage the eyes. The eyes will recover some sight over the years. Does he walk into things? You always have to be extremely careful with hibernation temps if this happens. "

Anyone else heard of this?

Mighty_Quinn · 12-11-2012, 09:48 PM

He is absoloutely gorgeous!!!! What kind is he and how old is he??

shaz · 12-11-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty_Quinn

He is absoloutely gorgeous!!!! What kind is he and how old is he??

Hes a Testudo Graeca Ibera aged between 50-75. no one knows. He came from me as hes owner had died and his grand daughter dint know how to care for him

burnt toast · 12-11-2012, 10:04 PM

They can get frost damage if left to hibernate at too low a temperature

Some sight can be regained with time & good care I believe.

I have Alberta who is totally blind & she manages just fine. She has never bumped into things & the only problem I have ever had with her is if I completely change her area ie from inside to outside enclosure, & then she will occasionally turn in circles, but she eats independantly & basks & copes fine. As im sure grandad wil be

JackieL · 12-11-2012, 10:08 PM

Cataract? How old is he ?

shaz · 12-11-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JackieL

Cataract? How old is he ?

aged between 50-75

**Alan1** · 13-11-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JackieL

Cataract?

looks like one

12-11-2012, 06:43 PM	#1
shaz Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid glam, South Wales, but born in Bristol Posts: 1,590	Grandads eye........ Can anyone else see a showdow in Grandads eye ????? I know hes getting on in age and worried that he MIGHT be loosing his sight.

12-11-2012, 07:22 PM	#2
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Yes, just about, right in the centre of his eye, my old Herman Sammy has very poor sight ,he has for years , but he manages to find his way around quite well, their sense of smell is very good and I think he relies on it a lot , and he walks around the edge of his enclosure a lot and round his box feeling his way with his shell,so I'm sure Grandad will adapt if it gets worse. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

12-11-2012, 09:48 PM	#5
Mighty_Quinn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Scotland Posts: 500	He is absoloutely gorgeous!!!! What kind is he and how old is he?? __________________

12-11-2012, 07:26 PM	#3
Merlin M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,186	yes I see it too

12-11-2012, 09:35 PM	#4
shaz Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mid glam, South Wales, but born in Bristol Posts: 1,590	Hes not walking into things that ive noticed. He comes charging over for food when he sees me so i think he can see ok. Someone said on another thread that ive put this on.... " I wonder was he ever left to hibernate outside as they can get frost damage which can damage the eyes. The eyes will recover some sight over the years. Does he walk into things? You always have to be extremely careful with hibernation temps if this happens. " Anyone else heard of this?

12-11-2012, 10:04 PM	#7
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,245	They can get frost damage if left to hibernate at too low a temperature Some sight can be regained with time & good care I believe. I have Alberta who is totally blind & she manages just fine. She has never bumped into things & the only problem I have ever had with her is if I completely change her area ie from inside to outside enclosure, & then she will occasionally turn in circles, but she eats independantly & basks & copes fine. As im sure grandad wil be

12-11-2012, 10:08 PM	#8
JackieL Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,144	Cataract? How old is he ?

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