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