Posted By: glidrz5
eyesight - 01/25/10 01:06 PM
Does anyone know what tests I should have my vet run to check a gliders eyesight? My Nicky is 12 now and the last few months has seemed very tentative when climbing off my hands. He also seems not to notice me when I approach the cage from a different angle so I'm thinking he may be developing eye problems. I want to have it checked out, but am not sure what would be the best tests to have my vet run to check this. He is healthy otherwise but doesn't seem to want to run/hop much any more. I thought he might be getting to be a touch arthritic but he doesn't really seem to be moving stiffly, just tentatively. Last night I really began to wonder about his sight when I held my hand out to him while he was climbing and he didn't even seem to see that it was there. I realize that if he is developing cataracs or going blind that there is not alot that can be done for his condition, but I do want to find out so if it is his eyesight I can prepare his cage to make is as safe as possible for a glider in his condition.