{"id":12901,"date":"2020-12-03T16:15:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T22:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/?p=12901"},"modified":"2022-03-11T13:35:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T19:35:11","slug":"seeing-the-signs-what-to-know-about-cherry-eye-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/pet-talk\/seeing-the-signs-what-to-know-about-cherry-eye-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeing The Signs: What To Know About Cherry Eye In Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spotting a red bump in the corner of a pet\u2019s eye is a concerning but not uncommon experience for many dog owners. Colloquially called \u201ccherry eye,\u201d this bump may be a prolapsed gland of the nictitans, also known as the third eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/12\/Cherry-Eye-Pet-Talk-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A Pekinese dog; Cherry eye pet talk\" class=\"wp-image-12902\" width=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/12\/Cherry-Eye-Pet-Talk-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/12\/Cherry-Eye-Pet-Talk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/12\/Cherry-Eye-Pet-Talk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/12\/Cherry-Eye-Pet-Talk-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/12\/Cherry-Eye-Pet-Talk-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/12\/Cherry-Eye-Pet-Talk-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/12\/Cherry-Eye-Pet-Talk.jpg 1139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/profile\/12909\/SeanCollins\">Dr. Sean Collins<\/a>, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&amp;M College of Veterinary Medicine &amp; Biomedical Sciences, says that ophthalmologists don\u2019t entirely understand why the gland of the nictating membrane sometimes protrudes from its original position but it is believed to be a result of a weakness in the connective tissue responsible for holding the gland in the correct position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis condition can happen to any breed of dog but is seen most commonly in certain breeds, including the American cocker spaniel, English bulldog, Lhasa apso, and the Pekingese,\u201d Collins said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet owners who spot a red swollen mass in the inner corner of their pet\u2019s eye, large or small, should bring it to their veterinarian\u2019s attention promptly. In addition to causing irritation to the dog, this condition can have lasting consequences when left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWithout correction, chronic prolapse can lead to conjunctivitis (pink eye) and ocular discharge (liquid coming from the eye),\u201d Collins said. \u201cIt has also been shown that with correction, dogs are less likely to develop low tear production later in life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low tear production can result in multiple problems if left untreated. In addition to pain and decreased vision, corneal ulceration may also develop, which can become infected and result in a ruptured eye. This condition responds well to tear stimulant therapy in most cases, but lifelong medication is usually required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your veterinarian will be able to confirm whether your pet has cherry eye and can develop a treatment plan that works best to resolve cherry eye and reduce the potential for ocular issues as your dog ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cInitial therapy may consist of topical anti-inflammatory therapy if local inflammation may be contributing to prolapse of the gland,\u201d he said.&nbsp;\u201cIf a short course of medical therapy does not work or re-prolapse develops, surgical repositioning is indicated. There are numerous surgical techniques to reposition the gland with overall high success rates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If surgical treatment is required, Collins stresses that this treatment will benefit your pet in both the short- and long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSurgical repositioning is very important if initial medical therapy fails, as the gland is responsible for about 30-50% of the aqueous tear production in the dog,\u201d he said. \u201cWe commonly see low tear production in the same breeds that develop a prolapsed gland of the nictitans. It has been shown that dogs with surgical repositioning of the gland have a lower chance of developing low tear production later on in life compared to those where the gland has been excised or remains chronically prolapsed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there are no known preventative measures to protect against cherry eye in dogs, Collins says. This condition can develop in both eyes, usually before the age of 2. The best way pet owners can protect their furry friend is to remain vigilant in monitoring their pet\u2019s health and to bring concerns to their veterinarian promptly in case an issue does arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine &amp; Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&amp;M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at&nbsp;<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/pet-talk\">vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/pet-talk<\/a><\/em><em>. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to&nbsp;<\/em><em><a href=\"mailto:editor@cvm.tamu.edu\">editor@cvm.tamu.edu<\/a><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spotting a red bump in the corner of a pet\u2019s eye is a concerning but not uncommon experience for many dog owners. Colloquially called \u201ccherry eye,\u201d this bump may be a prolapsed gland of the nictitans, also known as the third eyelid. 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