Another Name: Cherry Eye

Disease Description: Cherry eye is a term used to describe the non-painful prolapse of the tear-producing gland associated with the nictitating membrane or third eyelid. The prolapsed gland appears as pink or red tissue at the inner point of the affected eye

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Disease Cause: We don’t know what causes of the gland of the third eyelid to prolapse. Prolapse may be unilateral or bilateral. In fact, this problem occurs unilaterally 64% of the time. Bilateral prolapse occurs simultaneously in 41% of dogs. In those with bilateral prolapse that occurs at different times, the second eye prolapses within three months of the first one.

Disease Diagnose: Diagnosis is straightforward. When prolapsed, the gland of the third eyelid appears as a pink or red, rounded mass at the medial canthus. Given the gross appearance, this condition is often referred to as cherry eye because of the resemblance to a cherry pit.

Treat Method: The preferred treatment for prolapsed third eyelid glands is surgical replacement into normal anatomic positioning.

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