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'''For more information on physical examinations, see''' [[Snake Physical Examination]].
'''For more information on physical examinations, see''' [[Snake Physical Examination]].
==Therapy==
==Therapy==
The cornea underlying the [[Spectacle|spectacle]] is very delicate and attempts to wrench off the retained spectacle with forceps have a high success rate of damaging the cornea. Prior to any attempts at removing the spectacle the snake should be kept in a high humidity environment for a minimum of 24 hours. During this time artificial tears should be applied several times. This may soften the retained spectacle and allow their removal. Soaking prior to manipulation may further soften the [[Spectacles|spectacles]]. The next step is using a moistened cotton-tipped applicator to gently rub from the lateral edges of the retained spectacle inwards. In the majority of cases it will be [[Ecdysis|shed]]. If not the procedure of softening can be repeated. In some cases it is necessary to wait until the next [[Ecdysis|shed]].
The cornea underlying the [[Spectacle|spectacle]] is very delicate and attempts to wrench off the retained spectacle with forceps have a high success rate of damaging the cornea. Prior to any attempts at removing the spectacle the snake should be kept in a high humidity environment for a minimum of 24 hours. During this time artificial tears should be applied several times. This may soften the retained spectacle and allow their removal. Soaking prior to manipulation may further soften the [[Spectacle|spectacles]]. The next step is using a moistened cotton-tipped applicator to gently rub from the lateral edges of the retained spectacle inwards. In the majority of cases it will be [[Ecdysis|shed]]. If not the procedure of softening can be repeated. In some cases it is necessary to wait until the next [[Ecdysis|shed]].
==Prevention==
==Prevention==
Prevention of retained spectacles is related to general skin health. Poor husbandry, especially low humidity, leads to [[Snake Dysecdysis|dysecdysis]].
Prevention of retained spectacles is related to general skin health. Poor husbandry, especially low humidity, leads to [[Snake Dysecdysis|dysecdysis]].