Can bright lights cause cataracts ?

IMAGINEER · 08/02/2008, 09:49 AM

I have a few eels and noticed that they appear to have a milky center in their eyes . Its really the protective layer that covers their eyes . Who is an expert on this ? If anyone can say .

Is this a sign of age ? Are the lights too bright and making them sensative ?

There is not much info on eels in captivity .

John

alextheromanian · 08/02/2008, 10:38 AM

i was aware tha eels are pretty blind but foggy eyes might mean a disease.

best thing is to take a picture and work from there.

Playa-1 · 08/02/2008, 11:11 AM

I agree with Alex. I don't know anything about eels but cloudy eyes is usually a symptom of disease.

08/02/2008, 09:49 AM	#1
IMAGINEER Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ORLANDO/CHARLOTTE Posts: 190	Can bright lights cause cataracts ? I have a few eels and noticed that they appear to have a milky center in their eyes . Its really the protective layer that covers their eyes . Who is an expert on this ? If anyone can say . Is this a sign of age ? Are the lights too bright and making them sensative ? There is not much info on eels in captivity . John __________________ LORD OF THE EEL !!

08/02/2008, 10:38 AM	#2
alextheromanian Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 1,007	i was aware tha eels are pretty blind but foggy eyes might mean a disease. best thing is to take a picture and work from there. __________________ i just cant think of any phylosophical, deep, critical thinking quotes right now. Current Tank Info: 29g Reef, 75g FOWLR

08/02/2008, 11:11 AM	#3
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I agree with Alex. I don't know anything about eels but cloudy eyes is usually a symptom of disease.