If we talk about albino hamsters, then the red or pinkish eye color of these animals is considered normal and is due to the lack of pigment melanin, which is responsible for the color of the fur and the eye iris.

In gerbils, in times of stress, the unbound porphyrin can leave deposits in the tear ducts, causing red colored stains around the eyes and nose as the tinted tear fluid leaves the eyes. These stains are often mistaken for blood, and must be differentiated.

Gerbils can see clearly, but have better distant vision than near vision. They can see in color, but are likely red-green colorblind like other rodents, and can see UV light too.

There are few rare eye colors, mainly the ruby-eyed cream Syrian hamster coloration. Red eyes are rarer in dwarf hamsters such as the Winter White or Campbell’s hamster. Not all hamsters will have the same eye colors as their different species.

The signature redness around the edges of the eyelids is the most common symptom. This is due to inflammation of the eye’s outermost layer. Other symptoms include excessive watery eye discharge, sticky eyelids, or swelling of the eye area. Call your Cumberland County vet if you notice these symptoms in your hamster.

Albinos have red eyes because blood behind their eyes can be seen. The more scientific definition is: ALBINO. Hamster that is completely white in appearance due to a lack of pigmentation. The eyes are opque but appear to be pink because blood behind the eye can be seen.

Although it may be difficult to diagnose with any certainty, excessive clumsiness may be a sign that your hamster is going blind. Take notice is he starts walking into things or falling off of things. Recognize the symptoms of cataracts. If your hamster’s eyes look milky, this is a sign of cataracts.

Re: Red eyed Russian Dwarf Hamster Most my Russian’s have/had red eyes! Red eyes are caused by a lack of pigment in their eyes (albinism) which affects theri vision since their eyes can not develop properly without pigment.

Blindness is very common in hamsters due to genetic problems from a bad breeder, old age, being the runt of a litter and some hamsters are just born with no vision. Hamsters have little to no vision anyway, so having a blind hamster won’t affect its lifestyle hugely.

Hamsters are born blind, and even as adults can only see a few inches in front of their nose. Smell is one of their most important senses. They rub their scent glands on objects to help them smell, and this will be one of the first tools they’ll use to navigate their habitat and to get to know you.

Artificial Light Too much light or light at the wrong time of day can seriously affect your hamster’s mental and physical health. You should not put a light in your hamster’s cage because it can pose a fire hazard, cause overheating and even burn your hamster if he remains in close contact with the light.