Do Fish Recover from Popeye?

Signs of Popeye Disease in Aquarium Fish
In severe instances, it's possible for infected eyes to rupture without treatment. If this happens, the fish may eventually recover but will be blind in the affected eye.

Why did my fish eye pop out?

Common Causes of Fish Popeye

The #1 cause of fish popeye is trauma. Usually, a fish gets spooked or super excited and runs into something, damaging the eye. If the globe itself isn't damaged, sometimes swelling just behind the eye can push it outwards, a condition technically called exophthalmia.

Do fish eyes go away?

Depending on the level of damage, the cloudy eye may be temporary or permanent. Fish with eyeballs bigger than their heads and lots of obstructions in their tanks often suffer from chronic, repeat injuries.

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