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Pebbles82 · 02-14-2018, 02:02 AM

It's quite a common thing to get a crusty eye when they get older, but it is possible he could have an infection/conjunctivitis and eye drops would help with that, as mentioned. Sounds like seeing the vet and maybe getting some prescribed, or they may clean it for him.

Our last Syrian had this and although I left it at first, not wishing to hassle him, I did decide to soften/clean his eye with some warm water and a damp cloth and although he didn't like it, he was very pleased when it was done and he could open his eye and seemed visibly happier/relieved!

02-14-2018, 02:02 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Unable to open eye (elderly hamster) It's quite a common thing to get a crusty eye when they get older, but it is possible he could have an infection/conjunctivitis and eye drops would help with that, as mentioned. Sounds like seeing the vet and maybe getting some prescribed, or they may clean it for him. Our last Syrian had this and although I left it at first, not wishing to hassle him, I did decide to soften/clean his eye with some warm water and a damp cloth and although he didn't like it, he was very pleased when it was done and he could open his eye and seemed visibly happier/relieved!