Change in hen's eye - worried

[Yurd Ahd]

Was it regular topical Neosporin for wounds or ophthalmic Neosporin? Regular Neosporin is toxic to the cornea

It was regular. Oops I didn't know Do you think that's what it was? I had a chick I used it on earlier this year and she is ok.

 

[RNPAULIE69]

It was regular. Oops I didn't know Do you think that's what it was? I had a chick I used it on earlier this year and she is ok.

What should I avoid while using Neosporin?
"Do not take by mouth. Neosporin is for use only on your skin. Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water."
I don't know if it could cause blindness but it's definitely not for eye use ..sorry ;( I felt I should mention it because people don't know that it can harm the eye

 

[casportpony]

The ingredients in Neosporin are safe for the eye.

 

[Eggcessive]

The ingredients in Neosporin are safe for the eye.

X2. I have used plain Neosporin in my chicken’s eye, and it is fine. Ideally, if we could use sterile Nesosporin ointment or drops that were ophthalmic, we would, except they are prescription only. However, if one uses a clean tube of Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment, they are the same ingredients.

 

[Eggcessive]

The only difference in Neosporin eye ointment and Neosporin Ointment for topical use, is that the ophthalmic ointment is considered to be sterile—the ingredients are identical.

There are brands with painkiller in them, and those should be avoided in chickens. Most painkillers are -caine or things like lidocaine, benzocaine, pramocaine or pramoxyl, and although vets may use lidocaine in surgery, most people avoid them if possible with chickens since they can be toxic in karge amounts.

 

[casportpony]

I actually have some lidocaine drops that I use in their eyes.

 

[RNPAULIE69]

The ingredients in Neosporin are safe for the eye.

That quote above about not getting it in eyes is from a Neosporin info page

 

[casportpony]

That quote above about not getting it in eyes is from a Neosporin info page

yeah, that's just a CYA statement. The ingredients in it are will not cause blindness. Heck, I used it in my own eyes.

 

[micstrachan]

Was it regular topical Neosporin for wounds or ophthalmic Neosporin? Regular Neosporin is toxic to the cornea

Can you please cite the source for that? Neosporin is widely advised on these forums, including in/on the eyes. I personally have not needed to use it on my flock except for a comb tear and an earlobe tear, but would use it in the eyes if I thought it would help. Thanks!

 

[micstrachan]

Sorry, and I forgot to say, with the eye changes and what you described with your bird who passed, I do suspect Marek’s.