Bearded dragons have two eyes for seeing things around them, which work in a more or less same fashion as our eyes as well as a third eye.
How do bearded dragons see – sight
Sight is an essential sense to beardies as it lets them see things around them. They have a pleasant sight, can see color, and have a wider angle of view owing to the position of their eye.
While they can see more colors (have four receptors), can see some UV waves we cannot see, and things far way clearly than us, they don’t have a good depth perception like us, making it possible for them to knock on things.
Finally, beardies don’t see at night. Why would a night vision be essential when they are diurnal animals?
Common eye issues and gestures
- Eye puffing or bulging – Happens just before shedding to help them shed the skin around their eyes. Also, if they suffer from high blood pressure, you may see them bulging their eyes by allowing more blood to flow to their eyes.
- Closing eyes – These pets can close one or both eyes due to discomfort, wrong lighting, or other eye problems, or infections. If they close their eyes as you stroke them or handle them, it is not a sign of them enjoying but rather an indication of discomfort. You need to leave them alone.
- Sunken eyes – A sign of dehydration or constipation.
Watery eyes (runny eyes), yellow discharge, redness, crusting, swelling, and so on are signs of eye infections or problems. Let your vet recommend the right eye drops and eye care routine.