White eyed sheep

[Alexz7272]

I dont know how I've missed this but I just noticed one of Nala's eyes is white....
Does this mean she is now blind? Or could it be an eye infection? I cant tell if she can still see or just senses me. Any suggestions or advice is extremley appreciated.

 

[Alexz7272]

 

[TAH]

Is swollen at all? Does it hurt when you touch it? It looks like she injured it to me. Our Lamb injured her eye one time and it looked very similar to your sheep eye. I put a warm rag on it 4 times a day. Within 3-4 days it was almost healed.
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[NH homesteader]

Aw poor thing. Also, she is incredibly patient. Holy moly my goats would never stand there while I stick my finger in their eyeball and wait for my camera to focus.

Sorry I don't have any advice... That's how helpful I am. But I hope it heals quickly! She's cute!

 

[Alexz7272]

It is VERY swollen and I've caught her rubbing it against things as well. She doesn't like me touching it but she's my sweetheart

 

[TAH]

It is VERY swollen and I've caught her rubbing it against things as well. She doesn't like me touching it but she's my sweetheart

You want to keep her from rubbing as much as possible. Does she like to buck around with the other animals? I would try putting a warm rag on it for sure.

 

[Green Acres Farm]

TSC carries eyewashes and antibiotic eye gel which I believe contains oxytetracycline.

I would ask a vet if injectable antibiotics would be a good idea as well.

Hope she gets better!

 

[babsbag]

Pinkeye ???? Just a thought

http://www.sheepandgoat.com/pinkeye

 

[Green Acres Farm]

Pinkeye ???? Just a thought

http://www.sheepandgoat.com/pinkeye

That's what I thought, but it's only in one eye.

 

[norseofcourse]

I've never dealt with pinkeye, but it matches the description in my sheep book (Storey Guide to Raising Sheep). I'd treat it like that, and call a vet if it doesn't clear up soon. Good luck with her.