Thread: eyes and eyelids

Has anyone had to have their MC's eyelids operated on because they have curled inward onto the eyes and caused irritation and watering with thick mucus?

This is known as an "entropion"of the eyelids & we actually had to do the op on a cat this morning at work,he had to have both lower lids done.I haven't seen it in a MC but no doubt there could be someone on the forum who has.If its actually causing harm to the cats eyes it most probally would be better to have them done & sorted,just not a nice thought...
Keep us updated.

I have seen it on a MC before and if it isn't treated quickly it can turn very nasty.

The sooner it is sorted the better I think.

I have just had this operation done on my maine coon and although quite traumatic both for him and me he seems to be so much ahppier without the constant eye irritation. I am now wishing that i had not prevaricated and organised it for him rather sooner but it seemed such an extreme thing to do.

The main thing is that you had it done and your cat will recover well...I am sure the vet would have said if there was permanent damage.

The worst case I have seen was a dog & he had to have upper & lower lids done on both eyes,except for the first 24hrs when they look a bit like a bloodhound or should I say bloodcat it is surprising how quick the puffiness goes & everthying settles down.I always think this shows off another side of the vets work,plastic surgeon & he has to get it just right....
I have seen cases where the irritation has been so bad that it has actually caused ulcers on the corneas,I don't think any vet would give you an option if things were that bad but have to agree that it is a job well done sooner rather than later.