There appears to be a higher incidence
of entropion in certain breeds of dogs than others.
Especially in
cases of entropion, not performing surgery (if it is what the specialist considers), can lead to total loss of vision.
In those breeds known to have a high
incidence of entropion the condition frequently occurs indirectly as a consequence of the inheritance of conformational facial characteristics, resulting in a predisposition to the condition.
Other
forms of entropion are spastic entropion, which occurs secondary to ocular pain, and cicatricial entropion, a result of eyelid scarring.
Keep in mind that all dogs of this breed will have some
degree of entropion, but surgery is not always necessary.
Ectropion is the
opposite of entropion where the eyelid turns outward resulting in constant conjunctivitis and inflammation problems.
Complications following surgery can include
recurrence of entropion, corneal ulceration, suture dehiscence, or infection.
The
cost of an entropion repair can be a few hundred dollars to over $ 1000 depending on the severity of it.
The success
rate of entropion surgery varies based on breed, age, and case specifics.
Often the
severity of the entropion is related to the amount and weight of the skin and wrinkles covering the head and face and the conformation of the skull.
There are numerous dog breeds that are predisposed to this condition, and dogs with a
history of entropion should not be bred.
The CO2 laser is also used for skin tumor removal, eyelid surgery such as
correction of entropion or ectropion, and some mouth and throat procedures.
Most
cases of entropion have a genetic basis - these are referred to as primary or developmental / congenital entropion and usually develop before the dog is one year old.
Treatment of entropion and ectropion depends on the cause and the age of the animal, but generally the goal is correcting the inversion or eversion to allow the eyelids to lie flat against the globe.
Identifying the symptoms and
signs of Entropion in dogs is the first step to knowing if your dog requires medical attention.
The prognosis for the surgical correction
of entropion is generally good.
It can result in permanent correction
of the entropion.