Retained Eye Caps

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Retained eye caps are often a manifestation of an abnormal shed.

The eye caps represent the outermost cellular layers of the

corneas (the transparent portions of the eyes), which are

supposed to be shed each time the outermost layers of the skin

are shed.



The retained caps must first be softened by repeated application

of a suitable eye ointment.  Next, an experienced veterinarian

should attempt to carefully remove the corneal remnants.  This

procedure should not be attempted by an inexperienced hobbyist.