Bigeye eye problem

[arh1]

We have a 12 inch orange bigeye (Priacanthus sp.) from the Gulf. Recently it's left eye has started filling with air bubbles, underneath the outer lens (cornea ?), not behind the eye where you more often see bubbles and bulging of the eye. Today there is enough air to put the fish off balance. Other fish in the tank seem fine, including a big eyed squirrel fish.

Does anyone have ideas on how to deal with this. Hate to lose this guy, we may not see another.
Thanks for your help.



Vance Vorndam
Aquarium at Rockport Harbor

[ErikH]

Sounds like popeye?

Popeye will usually go away with proper husbandry. I have a clown who recently had it in both eyes. Bothe eyes have gone back to normal and although very distended, the fish did not lose it's sight.