Feline Entropion Surgery
Ophthalmology

Ash was diagnosed with entropion of the lower eyelids in both eyes.
Entropion, or inward rolling of the eyelid margin, is common in many species. It may be conformational (caused by anatomic abnormalities of the eyelids themselves), spastic (caused by marked contraction of eyelid muscle-squinting), or cicatricial (caused by scarring from a previous injury or surgery). Clinical signs of entropion include epiphora (tearing), conjunctivitis, prolapse of the third eyelid, and sometimes pain and swelling. As the entropion becomes more severe, the condition can lead to issues such as superficial keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) or corneal ulcers.
A Hotz-Celsus procedure was performed, which is a surgery in which a small sliver of skin is removed below the eyelid margin, and the remaining gap is closed with suture in order to effectively evert (pull outward) the eyelid from the eye.
Ash did great for her entropion surgery and recovered well.