Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Medial canthoplasty surgery stops eye tearing in dogs
By Yi, Na Young et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Veterinary Ophthalmology, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Medial canthoplasty for epiphora in dogs: a retrospective study of 23 cases.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 23 dogs, mostly shih tzus, were brought in for excessive tearing (epiphora) caused by eyelid problems like trichiasis (eyelashes rubbing against the eye) and entropion (eyelids rolling inward). Many of these dogs also had other eye issues such as conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers. They all underwent a surgical procedure called medial canthoplasty to correct the eyelid position. After the surgery, all the dogs had their tearing resolved and showed improvement in their eye health.
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Abstract
The medical records of 23 dogs that underwent medial canthoplasty for treatment of epiphora were reviewed. The most prevalent breed encountered was the shih tzu. Other affected breeds included the Pekingese, Maltese, toy poodle, and pug. All dogs had epiphora associated with medial canthal trichiasis and/or entropion. Other ocular abnormalities included conjunctivitis, keratitis, pigmentary keratitis, corneal ulceration, globe prolapse, and nasal fold trichiasis. After medial canthoplasty, the epiphora resolved in all dogs.
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