Urgent Cataracts or Blind?

[Jojo Obsum]

I got my sun conure a week ago i didn't notice the white spot in his left eye. But yesterday when i exposed him to sunlight his left eye is white i dont know if he's blind or its something. Is there a cure for this? I think he can still see me because when i put my finger closer to his eye he blinks. Please help me i dont have an avian vet in my place.

 

[sunnysmom]

Welcome to the forum. It could be a cataract. There really isn't anything to be done, I don't believe if it is. It probably doesn't bother him. Just impairs his vision.

Cataracts in Birds | VCA Animal Hospital

 

[iamwhoiam]

Perhaps if you give us an idea of your location someone can help find a vet for you so he could have a check up.
Congrats on the conure, btw.

 

[Jojo Obsum]

Cavite, Philippines

 

[Crazy4parrots]

Could be protein deficiency... what does he eat?

 

[Monica]

Some issues can be corrected through diet or surgery.


This vet is an hour and a half away. They might be worth contacting. If you can't get to them, ask them for recommendations.

Melodiya Nyela F. Magno - Association of Avian Veterinarians



Another option could be to contact the Manila Zoo and see if they have any vet recommendations.

Manila Zoo - Manila, Philippines - Organization | Facebook



Or yet another option... Birds International, Inc, aka BII - also in Manila

Birds International, Incorporated | Facebook



Although they don't seem to be responding (not sure if something happened to BII???), so next option.... other parrot people from the Philippines. Here are some groups on FB.

Parrot Society Of The Philippines Public Group | Facebook
Log into Facebook | Facebook
PARROTS FOR SALE PHILIPPINES Public Group | Facebook

 

[iamwhoiam]

I don't know where these are located compared to where you live and don't know if they are knowledgeable about birds but you can contact them:
VetWorld: Veterinary Listings for The Philippines
Also you might want to contact the place where you got your bird and see if they have recommendations regarding vets.