Cataract triturus?

[Msteffen]

Hello,

For awhile now, I have had a male T. dobrogicus with cloudy eyes. The cloudiness seems to go over the cornea since it occurs in the whole eye(so really, it isnt cataracts, it just reminds me of it). I have 2 females with him that don't have the same problem. He seems like he can see fine as far as i can tell and is eating fine also. Hes always been sorta retarded when it comes to food and likes to bite his tank mates for awhile before he figures out he can't eat them(happens every meal). So, its hard to tell if his sight is really impaired at all.

Anyone have any idea whats going on or had similar experiences? I;m not overly worried, mostly curious.

Mike

 

[caleb]

I have a Montandon's newt (T./L. montandoni) with one cloudy eye. It's had it about nine months, and I think it is gradually clearing.

It does seem to slightly favour food offered from the clear side, but I don't think it's had a major effect.