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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish
One of my goldfish’s eye seems to be swollen while the other one looks fine. I’m not sure if it popeye or if it was just n injury. What should I do to help bring done the swelling?
2 Answers

Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on July 2nd, 2018
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on May 27th, 2019
The attached images are too blurry to determine if the eye ruptured. A rupture is possible, in which case the eye would be lost.
To treat it, maintain pristine water quality via filtration and regular partial water changes. Use only conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Use a broad spectrum antibiotic to treat the tank. Find one, or an antibiotic containing food, in the aquarium section of the local Petco. Follow label directions carefully and remove the carbon filter insert during treatment if indicated. If possible, separate the fish to a hospital tank to make treatment easier.
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