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Feline Entropion Surgery

Entropion Surgery For Your Cat

Entropion in cats occurs when an eyelid turns inward, bringing the eyelid margin and surrounding hairs into contact with the eye. This can be particularly uncomfortable and may cause persistent irritation of the cornea. If the underlying problem is not addressed, ongoing rubbing can contribute to corneal injury and other painful eye complications.

At View Referrals, our veterinary ophthalmologists assess the cause and severity of feline entropion before recommending the most appropriate treatment. Where surgery is needed, our aim is to restore a comfortable eyelid position while protecting the health of your cat’s eye.

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Why Do Cats Develop Entropion?

Feline entropion can have several contributing factors. Facial conformation is important, with the condition occurring more frequently in some flat-faced breeds. Changes in the tissues around the eye can also alter eyelid position.

Entropion may occasionally develop following another painful eye condition, when increased eyelid spasm causes the lid to roll inward. In some cats, changes in facial tissue following significant weight loss may also play a role.

Could Your Cat Have Entropion?

Entropion can be easy to overlook in cats, particularly when the eyelid abnormality is subtle. Some cats may simply appear to have a persistently irritated or watery eye, while others show more obvious signs of discomfort. Because cats can be adept at concealing discomfort, persistent changes around the eye warrant a veterinary examination.

Look out for:

  • Squinting or holding an eye closed
  • Frequent blinking
  • Increased tearing or discharge
  • Redness around the eye
  • Rubbing the face or eye
  • Avoiding bright light
  • A change in the appearance or position of the eyelid

How Is Feline Entropion Treated?

The appropriate treatment depends on your cat’s age, eyelid anatomy and the severity of the problem.

Corrective eyelid surgery

For many cats, surgery is the most effective long-term solution. Carefully planned removal of a small amount of skin allows the eyelid to be repositioned so that it sits correctly against the eye, with fine sutures used during healing.

Alternatives for selected patients

In some older cats, particularly where the use of general anaesthesia presents an additional risk, temporary or less invasive approaches may be considered. Your ophthalmologist will explain the potential benefits and limitations of each option before treatment.

Advanced Feline Eye Care at View Referrals

View Referrals was founded by twin brothers Michael and Richard, who decided they wanted to become vets when they were just eight years old. After decades of veterinary training and ophthalmic experience, they finally turned the childhood idea of running a practice together into reality.

Michael graduated top of his veterinary class in 2006 before developing specific ophthalmology experience in referral practice and gaining further qualifications in the discipline.

Richard graduated with distinction in 2006 and has worked at multiple ophthalmic referral centres. He is an advanced practitioner in veterinary ophthalmology and has developed particular expertise in complex surgical procedures. Together, they combine extensive knowledge with a genuinely personal approach to veterinary eye care.

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Recovery

Your cat will need protection from rubbing while the eyelid heals, usually with an Elizabethan collar (cone). Medication may be prescribed to control discomfort and support recovery, while exercise and activities that could disturb the surgical site may need to be restricted initially. Follow-up examinations allow our team to check that the eyelid is healing correctly and that the eye remains comfortable.

Refer Your Cat for Feline Entropion Surgery

If your cat has a persistently sore, watery or irritated eye, entropion could be contributing to the problem. Speak to your vet, who can refer your cat to View Referrals for assessment and treatment.

For urgent enquiries, please call 07344 407 630.

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Our services include

Our surgeons are some of the most experienced in the UK at lens removal surgery. We utilise advanced phacoemulsification technology to remove cataracts and, where possible, place intraocular lenses (IOLs) to restore clear vision. We offer cataract surgery for dogs, cats, and other small animals. 

We perform intricate procedures to treat deep corneal ulcers, perforations and other corneal pathology, using techniques such as corneo-conjunctival transposition grafts.

Expertise in resolving painful conditions like entropion (in-turning lids), ectropion, and the removal of eyelid tumours or ectopic cilia. We are experts at performing eyelid surgery on cats, dogs, and a variety of other small animals. 

Comprehensive treatment plans including medical management and advanced surgical options to control intraocular pressure. We can treat glaucoma in dogs, cats, and other small animals. 

Surgical repositioning of the prolapsed gland of the third eyelid to maintain tear production and eye health.

Detailed examinations using slit-lamp biomicroscopy, tonometry (pressure testing), and chromatic Pupillary light tests to assess retinal function.

If you pet has an eye problem, then we will be here to help. 

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