Eye Surgery

Entropion in Dogs

Entropion is an uncomfortable or painful condition in which the eyelids roll inward, allowing the eyelashes (or other hair) to rub against the cornea and irritate it. The upper and/or lower eyelids can be involved, and the condition can occur in either one eye or both.

Entropion can also occur as a secondary condition as the result of scaring in an eyelid infection. The most common signs include an excessive amount of tears from the affected eye, rubbing, and sensitivity to light.

Predisposed breeds include Boxers, Bull Mastiffs, Cavalier King Charles, Chow Chow, Cocker Spaniel, English Bulldogs, Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Irish Setters, Labrador Retriever, Poodles, Pugs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Saint Bernards, and others.

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Cherry Eye

Also known as Prolapsed Third Eyelid

The prolapse of the third eyelid lacrimal gland is commonly called -Cherry Eye. The third eye is present in many animal species including dogs and cats and it’s also called a Nictitating membrane which serves as additional protection. It also contains a special lacrimal gland (a gland that produces tears) – This gland produces the film protection of the eye.
Sometimes the gland pops out from its deep location. This condition is called Cherry Eye.

What are the clinical signs of “cherry eye”?

Clinically it appears as a swollen red mass on the lower eyelid near the nose. It can be quite large and can cover 3/4 of the cornea (commun with English BullDogs).

The gland can be surgically replaced and attached.

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Eye Enucleation

Why Might this Procedure be Necessary?

When an eyeball is damaged to the point where there is no chance of being capable of sight and is painful, the removal of the eye is indicated to alleviate the pain.

The conditions that frequently trigger a decision of enucleation are : deep trauma, punctures, tumors, glaucoma, bad infections, etc.

These diseases concern brachycephalic breeds more frequently than other breeds due to their flat face and overly exposed eyes. The surgery carries a very good prognosis with no or very rare complications.

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