Diseases of the Eyelid and 3rd Eyelid Flashcards
What are the 4 layers of the eyelid?
Skin Muscle Tarsal plate Glands Conjunctiva
What are the 2 types of glands of the eyelid?
Cutaneous
Marginal
What are the 2 types of cutaneous glands of the eyelid?
Gland of zeis=sebaceous gland
Glands of Moll=modified sweat glands
What is the name & purpose of the marginal gland of the eyelid?
Meibomian/tarsal gland
-Adds lipid layer of tear film
What are the 3 sections of the conjunctiva and where are they located?
Palpebral-inside of eyelid
Bulbar-over sclera
Fornix- above where the other 2 types meet
What are types of cells are found on the conjunctiva that assist with lubrication?
Mucin producing goblet cells
Although there may be an eyelid disorder, dogs often present to you because of ______ & _____ signs.
Corneal & Conjunctival signs
What do dermoids, ankyloblepharons, and eyelid agenesis, all have in common?
They are all Congential eyelid disorders
Haired skin on surface of the eye=
Dermoid
-usually Lateral canthus
Fused eyelids=
ankyloblepharon
Infection of conjunctiva & cornea while eyelids are still fused=
Neonatal ophthalmia
What are is the main cause of Neonatal Opthalmia in Kittens? Puppies?
Kittens: Herpes!, Bacteria
Pups: Bacteria
What sequela of neonatal ophthalmia means the adhesion of conjunctiva to itself or the cornea?
Symblepharon
Is eyelid agenesis more common in Cats or Dogs?
Cats
Eyelid agenesis is often in which direction?
Dorsolateral
Which of the 3 congenital eyelid conditions are painful?
Eyelid agenesis
c/s= exposure keratitis & pain
Inward rolling of lids=
Entropion
Which type of Entropion is more common in dogs? cats?
Inherited-dogs
Acquired-cats
What are the different types of inherited entropion & what breeds are they seen in?
Medial-brachycephalics
Dorsolateral/Ventrolateral- giant breeds
Circumferential- Shar peis & chow chow
What can lead to spastic acquired entropion?
Chronic blepharospasm
What can lead to non-spastic acquired entropion?
Trauma or surgery