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Eye Flukes
Pop-eye

Name of Disease Probable Cause Appearance Species of Fish Affected More Info
Eye flukes or "cataracts" protozoal parasites affected fish have eyes which may appear opaque or have white lines running across its surface; fish poorly developed because of impaired vision most SK fish species
Pop-eye sudden change in gas content of water inflammation behind the eyeball or accumulation of gas bubbles any species

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