BREED CONDITIONS

Ectopic Cilia

These are small eyelashes that grow on the inside of the eyelid. They can be extremely difficult see, often magnification is required to find them. Affected dogs suddenly develop a blinking eye. They often have corneal ulcers that heal with a third eyelid flap only to recur in the same spot, when the flap is removed. Surgery is required to remove the offending hair(s).

Many breeds can develop ectopic cilia, most commonly:

1. Poodles
2. Pug
3. Pekingese
4. Shelties

Breeding: It is not known if this condition is inherited, so use affected dogs cautiously in breeding programs.