My turtle has a white dot on both of his eyes

Hi,

I have a baby turtle (less than one year old) and he has developed a white dot on both of his eyes, on the outter clear part. He also has developed what I believe is shell rot (I don't know if they are related) I have been putting antifungal cream on the shell rot and it seems to help, however I don't know what to do about his eyes...

Please help!
Much appreciated in advance

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Sep 25, 2010

My turtle has a white dot on both of his eyes
by: Susan

hi, the problem is lighting and eating. Turtles need vitamin A for eye health and calcium and phosphorus for shell health, now they need proper UVA light for warmth which should be upper 80's to low 90's over his basking area, and and this will encourage him to eat..pellets, lettuce etc. which will give him all his vitamins to keep him healthy, now he needs his UVB lighting to help metabolize his food and vitamins to keep his shell healthy and eyes bright.. he need consistency..now I have my light sitting on top of my vented metal lid.works great. now for added calcium I shaving a cuddle bone into the water with the frequent water changes...the white is fungus, now the water has to be kept very clean, I do daily water changes, and have a good outside pump, and weekly vac's I think you might need to see a vet. a.s.a.p. wish you luck, sincerely, Susan.

Sep 25, 2010

My turtle has a white dot on both of his eyes
by: Susan

hi, the problem is lighting and eating. Turtles need vitamin A for eye health and calcium and phosphorus for shell health, now they need proper UVA light for warmth which should be upper 80's to low 90's over his basking area, and and this will encourage him to eat..pellets, lettuce etc. which will give him all his vitamins to keep him healthy, now he needs his UVB lighting to help metabolize his food and vitamins to keep his shell healthy and eyes bright.. he need consistency..now I have my light sitting on top of my vented metal lid.works great. now for added calcium I shaving a cuddle bone into the water with the frequent water changes...You might want to seek out a vet as turtles go down hill fast.... I wish you much luck.. sincerely, Susan....

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