• Symptoms

  • Excessive tearing (epiphora)

  • Squinting or holding the eye partially closed

  • Red, inflamed eyes

  • Pawing or rubbing at the face

  • Thick or persistent eye discharge

  • Cloudy cornea or visible corneal ulcers in advanced cases

  • Light sensitivity and behavioural signs of discomfort

Treatment

• Surgical correction (definitive treatment):
  Reshaping or tightening the eyelid so it sits correctly against the eye.

• Temporary tacking (puppies):
  Temporary sutures may be used while the head and face are still developing.

• Medical management (short-term only):
  Lubricating drops, antibiotic ointments, and pain relief to protect the cornea until surgery.

Note: Medication alone does not resolve entropion.

Prevention

• Responsible breeding:
  Do not breed dogs affected by entropion; avoid lines with known eyelid conformational issues.

• Early screening:
  Regular eye checks in puppies, especially during rapid growth phases.

• Prompt treatment:
  Early correction prevents corneal scarring and long-term vision problems.

Entropion cannot be fully prevented in predisposed breeds; prevention focuses on genetic selection and early intervention.