Diagnosis and treatment report of a case of feline thelaziosis accompanied by bilateral third eyelid gland prolapse
The article reports a rare case of feline thelaziosis accompanied by bilateral third eyelid gland prolapse.A 3-year-old British Shorthair cat presented with symptoms such as ocular redness,photophobia,and excessive tearing,along with bilateral prolapse of the third eyelid gland.Comprehensive ocular and laboratory examinations were performed.Treatment involved surgical removal of the eyeworms and embedding of the third eyelid gland.Following the procedure,the cat showed reduced eyelid swelling and decreased ocular discharge.Twelve days postoperatively,the third eyelid glands returned to their normal position,and the periocular region appeared clean,with a favorable prognosis.The case suggests that feline thelaziosis may occur under specific conditions and is rarely associated with third eyelid gland prolapse.The primary treatment approach involves the removal of eyeworms,followed by the'pocket'technique for embedding the third eyelid gland,which achieved satisfactory corrective results.In preventive measures,attention should be given to avoiding fly vectors to reduce the risk of infection.
FelineThelaziosisThird eyelid gland prolapseThird eyelid gland embedding surgery
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