Cherry eye and Cartilage eversion
Cherry eye and cartilage eversion are both conditions of the third eyelid in the dog. The third eyelid is the inner eyelid that glides across the cornea, spreading tears. Cherry eye is the name given to prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. Cartilage eversion results in kinking of the cartilage and the third eyelid sitting abnormally.
What are the clinical signs of cherry eye or cartilage eversion?
Dogs with cherry eye appear like they have a red cherry sitting over the eye and watery to mucky discharge. The prominent tissue is often red and inflamed. Cartilage eversion also appears as a red swelling on the inner corner, however, it may not be as prominent as the gland prolapse.
Which breeds of dogs develop third eyelid disease?
Cherry eye Cartilage Eversion
Bull Terrier Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese Bullmastiff
Shar Pei Curly-Coated Retriever
Cocker Spaniel Neopolitan Mastiff
Bulldog Weimaraner
French Bulldog Great Dane
Treatment for cherry eye and cartilage eversion
Whilst ointments may initially make the eye feel more comfortable, the only way to permanently reposition the gland into its normal position is with surgery.
Surgery of the cartilage is more demanding as there are usually multiple abnormalities with the cartilage and the gland.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us on 03 9545 0103.
Cherry eye and cartilage eversion are both conditions of the third eyelid in the dog. The third eyelid is the inner eyelid that glides across the cornea, spreading tears. Cherry eye is the name given to prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. Cartilage eversion results in kinking of the cartilage and the third eyelid sitting abnormally.
What are the clinical signs of cherry eye or cartilage eversion?
Dogs with cherry eye appear like they have a red cherry sitting over the eye and watery to mucky discharge. The prominent tissue is often red and inflamed. Cartilage eversion also appears as a red swelling on the inner corner, however, it may not be as prominent as the gland prolapse.
Which breeds of dogs develop third eyelid disease?
Cherry eye Cartilage Eversion
Bull Terrier Bernese Mountain Dog
Maltese Bullmastiff
Shar Pei Curly-Coated Retriever
Cocker Spaniel Neopolitan Mastiff
Bulldog Weimaraner
French Bulldog Great Dane
Treatment for cherry eye and cartilage eversion
Whilst ointments may initially make the eye feel more comfortable, the only way to permanently reposition the gland into its normal position is with surgery.
Surgery of the cartilage is more demanding as there are usually multiple abnormalities with the cartilage and the gland.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us on 03 9545 0103.
