Prolapse or projection of the gland of the third eyelid of the eye, or cherry eye, is the condition in which the gland protrudes and appears in the inner corner of the eye as a mass.
The causes of this condition have not been clarified, but it may be related to problems in the anatomy of the face. It is more common in dogs than in cats and especially in specific breeds (Bulldogs, shih tzus, boston terriers, cocker spaniels, pekingese).
It is usually accompanied by irritation and redness of the eye and tearing. If left untreated it leads to inflammation and swelling of the gland and inflammation and injury to the eye (keratoconjunctivitis).
In mild cases, local treatment can be done with, cortisone or not, antibiotic drops, which reduce the size of the gland so that it can return to its place. But it is usually not effective and often relapses. More reliable and effective treatment is surgery, where an incision is made inside the eyelid and the gland is buried there. After surgery, topical treatment with drops should be done for 5 to 7 days. This particular technique has very good results, aesthetic and functional, and a low rate of recurrence.
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