Surgical correction of third eyelid gland prolapsed (Cherry eye) in dog - First case report in Bangladesh

Abstract

Nictitans Gland Prolapse (NGP), also known as third eyelid gland prolapse or Cherry eye disease, is a serious and common surgical affection of eyes of dogs. Although numerous surgical procedures have been documented, more studies are required to find out the most efficient method. The objective of the present case study is to investigate the outcome of surgical correction of Cherry eye in a dog. In the study a castrated male Labrador Retriever dog of 2.5 years old, weighing 26 kg was presented to the Shahedul Alam Quadary Teaching Veterinary Hospital, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram. The patient came with a history of swollen mass at medial canthus of the right eye since 3 months. Clinical examination revealed swollen mass, congested blood vessels, frequent blinking of eyelid and epiphora in right eye. According to the clinical history and examination, the present case was diagnosed as third eyelid gland prolapse (Cherry eye) and was decided for surgical correction by Morgan’s Pocket technique. Surgery was performed by xylazine and ketamine anaesthesia. After the successful surgery and proper postoperative care for 2 weeks, the patient was fully recovered. No reoccurrence or complication was noticed upto 6 months of post operation. The authors suggest that the Morgan’s Pocket technique can be applied for the Cherry eye correction in dogs.