Won't open his eyes ?

Shawn3067

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My male cham I've had for 3 years suddenly dosent want to open his eyes in the mornings. Everything in his set up is the same as it has always been. If I rub a.little water on his eyes he will open them but he will go all day with them closed until I do this. His eyes look normal after he opens them...no discharge ,no shead , no swelling.... everything looks fine. Just wondering if anyone has had any simular experience.
Thanks in advance for any advice
 
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon -male nosy faly. 2 years old. Had him since he was 3 months old.
Handling . Never.
Feeding - gut loaded crickets. Occasionally super worms. Eats 10 or so every other day
Supplements - calcium dusted every feeding. Repeal + vitamin 3 times a month.
Watering . Mist 2 times a day. Drinks from dripper often ... couple of times a day.
Fecal Description - fecal looks normal.
History - never had any problems in the past. I have 3 other chams that are set up and treated the same for years with no issues.

Cage Info:
Cage Type - 48×24 screen cage.
Lighting - 5.o uvb bulb set on 12 hour cycle
Temperature - 78 basking. 65 to 70 for the rest of the cage. Lots of fake plants and hiding spots
Humidity - 50 to 60 %
Plants - lots of fake plants
Placement - cage is.in the same place for 2 years. No changes
Location . Central ohio

Current Problem - see above.
I have a vet visit scheduled for Monday but I was just wondering if anyone has had simular issues and what may have caused it. Once his eyes are open he acts normal. Eating ..drinking... he just won't open them all day until i.rub them with a little saline water.
 
Your basking temperature is low....should be in the mid 80'sF. Has it always been that low?
Did you change the light around the time this started?
 
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