Bump on my chams eye

[Nicholashubbs410]

Hey guys, unfortunately my YBBB has started developing a bump in his left eye. It has been slowly growing the last two weeks. Does anyone know what this could be? Do you think it will resolve itself?

 

[Beman]

@kinyonga @JacksJill

I do not have a clue why this would happen hopefully they can give you feedback.

 

[JacksJill]

This can happen with a plugged tear duct but there are other possible causes. If that is the case your vet can flush it out and get him better.

 

[JacksJill]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/nasolacrimal-duct-obstruction.

 

[DocZ]

This thread has some great examples of the anatomy of the nasolacrimal duct in chameleons
https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...-nasal-passages-and-nasolacrimal-duct.101170/

 

[DocZ]

It seems many times Vitamin A supplementation is often associated with disorders of the eye, so probably should double check your supplementation routines.

https://files.brief.vet/2018-07/CTE_Vitamin A Deficiency in Insectivorous Lizards.pdf
This article talks about some of the affects of vitamin a deficiency, but mentions early on about its role in the development of the epithelium and notes deficiency can lead to Keratosis of the epithelium causing issues with the lacrimal duct