The most common ocular problem of snakes is retained spectacles and is usually associated with [[Snake Dysecdysis|dysecdysis]]. Temporary blindness can result from the serial retention of spectacles and permanent blindness may result from secondary infection.
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==Introduction==
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==Examination==
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The most common ocular problem of snakes is retained spectacles and is usually associated with [[Snake Dysecdysis|dysecdysis]]. Temporary blindness can result from the serial retention of spectacles and permanent blindness may result from a subsequent secondary infection.
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Disease of the [[Spectacle|spectacle]] needs to be differentiated from the normal changes that occur prior to [[Ecdysis|ecdysis]]. Here the [[Spectacle|spectacle]] becomes opaque then clear immediately prior to shedding. Retained spectacles result in a raised hardened mass over the spectacle.
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Disease of the [[Spectacle|spectacle]] needs to be differentiated from the normal changes that occur prior to [[Ecdysis|ecdysis]]. Here the spectacle becomes opaque then clear immediately prior to shedding. Retained spectacles result in a raised hardened mass over the spectacle.
'''For more information on shedding, see''' [[Snake Skin]].
'''For more information on shedding, see''' [[Snake Skin]].