Disorder - Eversion of nictitating membrane

Organ Systems Involved
Nervous/sensory

Alternative Names
Prolapsed third eyelid

Brief Description
    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
    Surgical

PubMed References
Eversion of nictitating membrane

Contributor
Paul McGreevy