How long does it take to recover from entropion surgery?

A realistic period of recovery must be expected. Postoperative bruising usually takes at least 2-3 weeks to subside completely. Swelling takes much longer. Most of the swelling disappears after 3-4 weeks but this can vary considerably from patient to patient as does the extent of the swelling.

Can a dog outgrow entropion?

Entropion is a condition of the eyelids in which the eyelid margin rolls inward towards the eye. Many puppies will outgrow the condition by the time they reach one year of age.

Is entropion in dogs painful?

Left untreated, entropion can cause severe pain, inflammation, eye ulcers, infections, scarring and even loss of an eye. Certain pedigree dogs are more likely to suffer from entropion because of excessive skin around their eyes and nose.

Is entropion surgery expensive?

Cost of treatment depends on the breed, severity of the entropion, and the number of eyelids involved, but ranges from $1,100 to $2,000. Learn more about Entropion.

Is entropion surgery necessary?

But if tissue scarring has occurred, entropion may persist even after the other condition has been treated. Surgery is generally required to fully correct entropion, but short-term fixes can be useful if you can’t tolerate surgery or you have to delay it.

How serious is entropion in dogs?

Entropion is an eyelid condition that can affect dogs, cats, and humans. This is a potentially painful condition that can cause serious damage to the surface of the eye if not treated. Fortunately, there are treatment options for entropion in dogs.

How common is entropion?

Entropion is very rare in children and young adults, but it may affect up to 2.1 percent of people over the age of 60 years, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

What happens after dog entropion surgery?

The prognosis for the surgical correction of entropion is generally good. While several surgeries may be required, most dogs enjoy a pain-free normal life. If the condition is treated later and corneal scarring has occurred, there may be permanent irreversible visual deficits.

What kind of surgery is needed for entropion?

To fix the eyelid, surgery is needed. If the entropion is significant enough to warrant treatment, the excess skin of the outer lids can be removed in a simple surgery called blepharoplasty. (Essentially, this is plastic surgery, so you can tell everyone your pet is having “his lids done.”).

What to do if your dog has entropion?

If the entropion is significant enough to warrant treatment, the excess skin of the outer lids can be removed in a simple surgery called blepharoplasty. (Essentially, this is plastic surgery, so you can tell everyone your pet is having “his lids done.”). Excess skin that causes skin folds is also removed, and the eyelids are tightened.

Can a flat-faced dog have entropion?

Flat-faced dog/cat breeds, with entropion that involves the inside corner of the eyes, may not show any discomfort — simply because of their facial structure. In some animals, entropion is never more than a minor annoyance, but in others it can cause painful ulcers and erosions that cause scarring and affect vision.

When to treat entropion in a Shar Pei?

Entropion can be seen in Shar Peis as young as two or three weeks old, and these Shar Pei puppies do very well with the temporary eyelid tacking. If the animal has corneal ulcers, those will need to be treated too. Untreated corneal ulcers may scar excessively, impairing vision. Treatment will reduce the incidence of scarring.