Sentences with phrase «prolapsed gland»

Scrolled cartilage may occur concurrently with prolapsed gland of the nictitating membrane.

Prolapsed Gland of the Nictitating Membrane (PGNM) or Cherry Eye is most commonly seen in English Bulldogs, Cocker Spaniels, and Beagles and occasionally in certain feline breeds such as Burmese, Himalayan, and Persians.

Removal of the prolapsed gland is an option of absolutely last resort.

The prolapsed gland looks like a cherry sitting in the inside corner of the eye which is why it is commonly called «cherry eye».

Veterinary ophthalmologists feel strongly that removal of the prolapsed gland is not in your pet's best interest, since this can heavily predispose to development of Dry Eye Syndrome.

Commonly referred to as «cherry eye,» a prolapsed gland of the nictitating membrane (PGNM) is essentially a herniation, or a protrusion of normal tissue into an abnormal place.

The current treatment for cherry eye is surgical replacement of the prolapsed gland.

Historically the prolapsed gland was treated by surgical removal, but this was eventually shown to lead to a condition called dry eye in which the tear production for the eye is inadequate.

Historically, the prolapsed gland was treated like a small tumor; it was simply removed.

In older times, the prolapsed gland was treated like a small tumor; it was simply removed.

A prolapsed gland of the third eyelid (or «cherry eye») is thought to be associated with a laxity of a small ligament which holds the gland in a normal position behind the third eyelid.

This treatment is far superior to the old approach where the prolapsed gland was merely removed.

Veterinary Ophthalmology services treat complicated or difficult problems such as cataracts, corneal ulcers, Entropion, Glaucoma, prolapsed gland of the nictitans (cherry eye) and Uveitis.