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Good advice so far. I have had many chameleons develop eye pronblems which would fit your description, and with that experience to draw on, offer the following; You cannot hope it will go away, and certain problems can ony get worse, and be fatal. It sounds like a bacterial concern (not guaranteed), but any growth on the eye is best treated by a competent vet. The biggest difficulty we have faced here with growths on the eyelid were some pesky strains of E.Coli in the eye. There are certainly other less problematic, and easier to fix, possible causes. Most (but not all) of the E. Coli culprits had some resistance to Gentamicin, Baytril, etc., the most common eye and oral antibacterials, but use of them could help to keep the issue in check, depending upon the vet's recommendations. Like I said, some of the possible pathogens are very difficult to treat. You have Scott Stahl (SEAVS), and he's the best in the world, down there in Vienna, Va, and some other good chameleon vets in the Baltimore area (haven't lived there for a while, and my memory escapes me). Its an easy culture to do, and then decide on the best treatment. Probably set you back about $90-$130. To not get a vet involved is free, but is like Russian roulette played until the firing pin does hit a primer. Usually, doing nothing will result in the growth of the problem. Hope it works out.
Jim Flaherty
The Chameleon Company, LLC
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