Training & BehaviorMy leopard gecko's eye is swollen with sand. How do I clean it?
Hello Daniel, thank you for using PetCoach.
Don't use hot water! That could damage his eye and it is unnecessary. Room temperature eye wash is recommended like this one:
( https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ocusoft-eye-wash-irrigating-solution-sterile-isotonic-buffered-4oz/460517670 )
Rinse the eye 2-3 times per day. You can use a moisten Q-tip to gently rub the lower eye lid after rinsing to see if you can remove any of the sand. Be gentle so you don't damage the cornea.
I actually don't recommend sand or wood chips for a substrate. Newspaper, pea gravel, artificial turf, flat stones or no floor covering are best.
Hope this helps. Best wishes!
Updated on September 24th, 2025