Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leopard gecko born with fused eyelid fixed by surgery
By Rival, Franck·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2015·Clinique Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Congenital ankyloblepharon in a leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius).
- Species:
- reptile
Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old leopard gecko had a problem with one of its eyelids being partially fused since birth. The owner brought the gecko to the vet, where it was diagnosed with congenital ankyloblepharon, a condition affecting the eyelids. The vet performed a successful surgery to correct the eyelid issue. After the procedure, the gecko was able to open its eye properly.
People also search for: leopard gecko eye problems · eyelid surgery for gecko · congenital eyelid issues in reptiles
Abstract
A 6-month-old leopard gecko with unilateral partially fused eyelids since birth was presented for examination. A diagnosis of congenital ankyloblepharon was made and surgical correction was performed successfully.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25053155/