Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part J (2024)

Author(s): Monika Rani, SD Tripathi, GS Khandekar, SV Gaikwad, Dishant Saini, Kunal Sharma, Simran Josan and Manika Jadhav

Abstract: An intact, two-year-old male Persian cat presented with a chronic history of bilateral ocular irritation and purulent discharge persisting for 8 months. Clinical examination revealed epiphora, blepharospasm, photophobia, and severe bilateral entropion affecting the entire length of the lower eyelids. Additionally, conjunctivitis and purulent discharge were evident, with a considerable amount of skin on the outer surface of the lower eyelids in contact with the globe. The affected eyelid surfaces appeared whitened due to prolonged exposure to tears, and the cat exhibited marked blepharospasm, keeping its eyelids tightly closed. A Holtz-Celsus procedure was performed, involving resection of skin-muscle from the lower eyelids to correct the entropion. The cat recovered without complications.