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The inability to open one eye could indicate a number of conditions, including injury to the eye, infection, allergic reaction, foreign objects in the eyeball or under the eyelid, or hypersensitivity to light. These are just a few possibilities. Ophthalmological issues can quickly turn serious and even small injures can cause blindness if left unattended, so I would see a veterinarian immediately to determine the actual cause.

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Most puppies have slightly different open times for each eye, generally separated by less than 2 hours. However, it is possible for a puppy to have one eye open on one day (say, a Monday) and the other eye not open until the next day (in this example, Tuesday). However, if one eye remains closed after the other has opened over 24 hours prior, you should take your puppy to a veterinarian for examination.

Sometimes puppies can be born with congenital structure issues in one eye that prevents the eye from opening naturally. Puppies are also quite susceptible to orbital bacterial infections, which can also cause an eye to not open as normal.

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Forcing a puppy's eyes open will, at best, result in an eye infection, but more likely result in permanent blindness, so do not ever force their eyes open! They are born with their eyes shut for a reason, and they open when they do.

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They will open just give it a few more days.

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nothing will happen, they will not go blind. It just happens sometimes, i just had a litter of 7 puppies and they opened there eyes early and some late.

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then they cant see...?

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Take it to the vet.

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because they haven't developed yet

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