The current study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical outcome and post surgical complications of two techniques for correction of prolapsed of third eyelid gland in dogs. The study was conducted in twelve clinical cases with unilateral prolapse of third eye lid gland in six and bilateral prolapse in six dogs, presented to Veterinary clinical complex (VCC), College of Veterinary Science,Jabalpur. Partial excision technique and Morgan’s pocket technique were employed for the treatment. Schirmer tear test values were recorded for the dogs subjected to surgical procedures on 1,7,15 and 30 postoperative days. Other complications were recorded till 30 days post procedure. Recurrence of prolapsed gland of third eyelid and development of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca was followed up for 12 months. It was noted that till 30 days, no significant difference on tear production was observed in dogs subjected to either of procedure. Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and corneal ulcer were reported in only one eye (n=1/9) in partial excision Group-I after 80 days. In the Group-II, one eye (n=1/9) suffered recurrence of prolapsed gland of third eye lid on day 11, post procedure due to suture break. It was concluded that, both partial excision of third eye lid gland and Morgan’s pocket technique can be used effectively for correction of cherry eye condition. The choice of technique is dependent on surgeon’s choice and competency.

Highlights

• The study evaluates the clinical outcome and post surgical complications of two techniques for correction of prolapsed of third eyelid gland in dogs.
• No significant difference on tear production was observed.