International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research
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Research Report Open Access
Cherry Eye: Prolapse of Third Eyelid Gland in Dog- A Case Report
A. Raza
1
,
M.A. Naeem
2
,
M. Ahmad
3
,
A. Manzoor
1
,
M. Ijaz
1
1.
Department of Clinical Medicine & Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
2.
Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
3.
Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Government of Punjab
Corresponding author email:
ali_aliuaf@yahoo.com;
Authors
International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research, 2013, Vol.3, No.1 doi: 10.5376/ijmvr.2013.03.0001
Received: 03 Dec., 2012
Accepted: 29 Jan., 2013
Published: 17 Feb., 2013
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Raza et al., 2013, Cherry Eye: Prolapse of Third Eyelid Gland in Dog- A Case Report, International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research, Vol.3, No.1 1-3
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doi: 10.5376/ ijmvr.2013.03.0001)
Abstract
Third eyelid covers the medial canthus of the eye and consists of T-shaped flap like cartilage and tear gland, both are
helpful in protection of eye. Prolapsed gland appeared as a dark pink to reddish mass and misdiagnosed as a tumor and treated
like a tumor in which gland is excised out. The present report describes a case of cherry eye (prolapse of third eyelid) in 18
months old Cocker spaniel. The case was treated by adopting massage method to replace the third eyelid back to its place
followed by administration of eye drops. The treatment method was successful as there was no recurrence when the animal was
followed-up for 3 months.
Keywords
Dog; Cherry eye; Third eyelid prolapse; Treatment; Massage method
Introduction
Cherry eye is a common ophthalmic malady of dogs
and rarely of cats in which eversion / prolapse of third
eyelid gland does occur. The prolapsed third eyelid
makes it vulnerable to the outer environment. Breeds
especially Pekingese, Neapolitan Mastiff, Cocker
Spaniel, Beagle, Bulldog and Basset Hound are more
prone to this pathological syndrome (Herrera, 2005;
Moore, 1998). The disease could occur in any age but
most common in young ones i.e. puppies. This can
occur in 2~3 years of age and may be unilateral or
bilateral (Christmas, 1992; Gellat, 1991). Genetic
basis of the disease are not identified and third eyelid
is important in protection of eyes as well as
production of tears (Gellat, 1991). The eversion of
nictitating gland is written off as glandular
hyperplasia, hypertrophy, nictitating gland adenoma,
protrusion of gland or cherry eye (Mitchel, 2012). The
main cause of prolapse is weakening of supportive
ligament that fixes the gland (Schoofs, 1999). The
present manuscript is a maiden attempt to report the
cherry eye disease in dogs from Pakistan.
Case Description
A 1.5 years old male dog (Cocker Spaniel) was
presented to Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH),
Dept. of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, with a complaint of
pinkish lump like structure protruding out at the base
of left eye from the medial canthus. The size of the
structure was similar to that of cherry with bright pink
color. This condition was 15 days standing and the
patient was in great stress from the last 5 days due to
severe irritation and lacrimation (Figure 1).
Physical examination revealed that temperature of the
animal was normal i.e. 101.6 0F with severe panting
and salivation. Other parameters (Respiration 80 bpm
and pulse 90 per minute) were also recorded.
Regarding previous treatment, patient was treated with
eye drops and systemic antibiotics.
The patient was treated by applying the Lignocaine
gel on eye (Lidex®, Caraway, Pakistan) and gently
massaging the protruded mass clockwise and
anti-clock wise by closing the eyelids. After giving 3
rounds of massage each of 4~5 minutes, the prolapsed