Disorder - Eversion of nictitating membrane
Organ Systems InvolvedNervous/sensory
Alternative Names
Prolapsed third eyelid
Brief Description
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A condition in which the third eyelid is permanently protruding
Groups Affected
Gundog
Hound
Non Sporting
Utility
Working dog
Breeds Affected
Afghan hound
Akita
Basset hound
Beagle
Bloodhound
Boston terrier
Boxer
Bullmastiff
Chesapeake Bay retriever
German shepherd dog
German short-haired pointer
Great Dane
Newfoundland
St Bernard
Weimaraner
Treatment
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Surgical
PubMed References
Eversion of nictitating membrane
Contributor
Paul McGreevy