Purpose null To evaluate the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) subdermal filler in canines and felines for entropion. null Methods null Complete ophthalmologic examination was performed by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist or ABVO-approved resident. Each case was characterized as primary, secondary, spastic or cicatricial entropion. HA subdermal filler, specifically Restylane® and Restylane Silk® , were utilized in dogs and cats, respectively. Subdermal injection was performed 1-2 mm from the eyelid margin in the affected area until normal eyelid conformation was achieved. All patients did not require sedation or general anesthesia. null Results null Forty animals (28 dogs and 12 cats) were included in the study. No local reaction to the HA dermal filler or any other complications other than minor skin bleeding at the injection sites were noted in all patients. Resolution of entropion and secondary complications including corneal ulceration, epiphora, and blepharospasm were noted by the first week after ...

Eye Care for Animals, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

Medicine

Surgery

Anesthetic

Sedation

Hyaluronic acid

Eyelid

Spastic

Blepharospasm

Entropion

Restylane

Veterinary Ophthalmology

The use of hyaluronic acid subdermal filler for entropion in canines and felines: 40 cases.