Entropion Surgery

Entropion is an anatomical abnormality affecting the eyelids, resulting in inversion of all or part of the eyelid causing frictional
irritation of the cornea from contact with the haired skin of the outer eyelid. Long term injury to the cornea can result in
sufficient injury and damage to the cornea, that vision may be threatened.

Entropion is a common genetic condition, especially in brachycephalic (Bulldog, pug, etc...), loose-skinned breeds
(chow, Shar-pei), and others. In these cases, it is commonly bilateral (both sides affected). In other acquired cases, like
"Rooster" pictured here, it can be the result of prior eyelid trauma, resulting in abnormal healing and scar tissue. Severe,
chronic conjunctivitis can also result in swelling of the eyelids to the point that they invert the eyelids and result in Entropion.

The typical signs of Entropion are squinting, excessive blinking, excessive tearing, redness, swelling of eyelids, pigmentation of
the cornea. This is generally first noted in very young puppies and kittens with the genetic version, and can be seen at any age
with one of the acquired forms.

Medical therapy is only an option with early and mild acquired Entropion secondary to chronic conjunctivitis. In this case,
medical therapy can be attempted. If not successful, or if Entropion is the result of trauma or an anatomical abnormality,
then surgical intervention via a Holtz-Celsus procedure or lateral canthoplasty is the treatment of choice. As you can see in the
before/after photos of "Rooster", improvement is prompt and dramatic postoperatively.