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Trichiasis is a condition in which hair arising from a normal site contacts the cornea or conjunctiva (lining of the eyelid). It is more common in dogs than cats, and is most often seen in young dogs. Trichiasis is common in the breeds of dogs with flat noses and prominent eyes, such as the Pekingese, pug, shih tzu, Lhasa apso and bulldog, as well as in the breeds of dogs that grow long hair around their eyes, such as the American cocker spaniel. General Causes
Ectopic cilia are single or multiple hairs that arise from the membrane that lines the eyelid, most commonly near the middle of the upper lid. It is more common in dogs than cats and most often affects...
Distichiasis is a condition in which there is growth of extra eyelashes from abnormal meibomian glands of the upper or lower eyelid. In many cases, these eyelashes, called distichia, contact the cornea...
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