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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 secondary infection.

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.

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.

 

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]].