Canine Entropion
Entropion is a common condition in dogs. Either the upper or lower eyelid may roll onto the cornea and rub against it. Complications of entropion include corneal vascularisation (blood vessels growing onto the cornea), corneal scarring, corneal ulceration, dry eye and in severe cases vision loss.
Some breeds with complicated eyelid anatomy include Chinese Shar Pei, Mastiff Breeds, Bull Dogs, and Bernese Mountain Dogs.
What are the clinical signs of entropion?
Which breeds of dogs are prone to developing entropion?
Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog
Golden Retriever Bullmastiff
Chinese Shar Pei Labrador
Cocker Spaniel Poodle
Neopolitan Mastiff Weimaraner
Treatment for entropion
Plastic surgery techniques are performed under an anaesthetic with the aid of an operating microscope. The eyelid position is corrected by removing excessive eyelid tissue and closing the wounds with fine dissolvable sutures.
Post surgery
The surgery site must be kept free of discharge. This can be achieved by bathing the eyelids with clean plain luke-warm water twice daily. Some patients will require antibiotics after surgery. All animals will need to wear a protective collar so they do not rub the eyes and damage the wounds.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us on 03 9545 0103.
Entropion is a common condition in dogs. Either the upper or lower eyelid may roll onto the cornea and rub against it. Complications of entropion include corneal vascularisation (blood vessels growing onto the cornea), corneal scarring, corneal ulceration, dry eye and in severe cases vision loss.
Some breeds with complicated eyelid anatomy include Chinese Shar Pei, Mastiff Breeds, Bull Dogs, and Bernese Mountain Dogs.
What are the clinical signs of entropion?
- Red eye
- Cloudy eye
- Watery to mucky discharge
- Squinting
- Rubbing the eyes
Which breeds of dogs are prone to developing entropion?
Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog
Golden Retriever Bullmastiff
Chinese Shar Pei Labrador
Cocker Spaniel Poodle
Neopolitan Mastiff Weimaraner
Treatment for entropion
Plastic surgery techniques are performed under an anaesthetic with the aid of an operating microscope. The eyelid position is corrected by removing excessive eyelid tissue and closing the wounds with fine dissolvable sutures.
Post surgery
The surgery site must be kept free of discharge. This can be achieved by bathing the eyelids with clean plain luke-warm water twice daily. Some patients will require antibiotics after surgery. All animals will need to wear a protective collar so they do not rub the eyes and damage the wounds.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us on 03 9545 0103.