Well, my aptly named Anthias, Popeye, is in good health. His eye is about 90% healed and he can see out of it, although he may not have perfect vision in it, but seems close to perfect....or what I think would be perfect.
I just transferred tanks, and when I caught him I was going to give him antibiotics, but he kept, slowly getting better, so I chose not to bc the Anthias are so damn sensitive. Although he was pretty ****ed off in the move and I wondered if he would make it at points, he is great two days later and enjoying his new tank.
Thanks to all for their help....maybe my journey may help someone in future who has a similar case to mine.