Wednesday, August 28, 2013

CHERRY EYE

it is prolapse of gland of the third eyelid. It can be seen in dogs and cats. It is commonly observed in young dogs and is inherited in nature. It is due to weakness of the attachment of gland of the third eyelid. It is usually seen as an oval mass which protrude behind the edge of third eyelid. It could be either unilateral or bilateral. The treatment is surgical replacement of the gland

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