Emu - third eyelid trouble

[AeddGynvaell]

Hello, all! Please, is there anyone who can advise? The emu hatched yesterday, looks healthy and ok, but there is a problem with his eyes. Third eyelids on both eyes Are constantly stretched - sometimes half way through the eye, sometimes completely. I don't see any redness, there is no foreign object in the eye, the eye is fine under the lid. It happened within a few hours after being taken out of the brooder. No direct light, same problem on both eyes. No other symptoms.



We'll go to the vet as first thing in the morning, but if someone has aby idea on first aid... thank you!

 

[Debbie292d]

Sorry no one replied, but maybe because you were heading to the vet the next day. That's the best thing usually so we don't like to advise too much when someone actually has one.

My first instinct on any eye problems with any pet is a saline rinse. That sometimes clears problems or at least lets us see the eye better.

What did you find out? I hope he/she is going to be okay!