by isabelle | Jan 13, 2022
Dogs with large flat faces (brachycephales) are at high risk of getting eye problems during their life, and sometimes very early in time, because of various reasons due to their conformation. These factors include a big ocular globe (therefore more exposed), a shallow...
by isabelle | Oct 15, 2021
Eyelid tumors are often benign growths that develop in middle-aged and older dogs and usually cause no serious problems when small in size. As the tumor enlarges, it can cause irritation of the cornea (clear front part of the eye) and conjunctiva (white part of the...
by isabelle | Oct 15, 2021
What is Cherry Eye? Within the folds of the lower eyelid, a thin membrane is present that is called the “third eyelid” or “nictitans”. Located at the base of the third eyelid is one of two tear producing glands around the eye. This gland produces 30-40% of the tears...
by isabelle | Oct 15, 2021
What is Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca or Dry eye syndrome? KCS is the abbreviation for “Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca”, the medical term for dry eye. When there is either inadequate tear production or distribution of tears, the eye surface becomes desiccated or “dried out”....
by isabelle | Oct 15, 2021
What is a entropion? Entropion is usually an inherited condition in dogs where the eyelids are misshapen and turn inward to rub on the cornea. Increased tearing and chronic conjunctivitis develop in mild forms of the condition. In severe cases, the hairs on the...
