One of Hong Kong’s giant panda cubs has sustained a minor eyelid injury while playing “too energetically” with her sibling, as caretakers from Ocean Park assure the public she is recovering well.
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The park revealed late on Monday night that the right eyelid of the almost seven-month-old “Elder Sister” had turned red.
“Rest assured, the caretakers have been closely monitoring her condition. After a thorough examination, it was discovered that her eyelid was injured, possibly due to the siblings playing a bit too energetically,” the park said in a post on Instagram.
In a video, Ocean Park noted that the injury had healed well and that there was no longer a need to administer eye drops to Elder Sister. However, her third eyelid flap – a structure that supports a weakened cornea and protects the eye surface – remained visible.
The veterinary team confirmed that the injury would not affect her eyesight and said they would continue to monitor her condition closely.
“Scrapes, bumps, and bruises – they are just part of growing up,” said Matt Leung, assistant curator of the park’s zoological operations.
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Social media users expressed their gratitude for the team’s care and transparency in the comments section, noting that a small injury was simply part of the panda’s journey towards adulthood.