Imperforate lacrimal punctum in dogs

Common info

Imperforate lacrimal punctum is a disease in dogs that is being represented at birth, is a nasolacrimal duct obstruction in the conjunctiva, causing epiphora, and there are rust-colored stains on the eye corner or face.

History

Imperforate lacrimal punctum was first recorded in 1867 by Zehender.

Description

Imperforate lacrimal punctum in dogs cause by clogged tears, resulting in nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Imperforate lacrimal punctum inherit in some species. There will be epiphora all the time or rust-colored stains on the eye corner or face.

Symptoms

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
Epiphora
Rust-colored stains on the eye corner or face
Excessive blinking
Rubbing eye
Swelling eye
Watery eye

Imperforate lacrimal punctum in dogs causes unusual epiphora, watery eyes, excessive blinking, rubbing the eyes excessive, which can cause ulcers or scratches, swollen eyes and rust-colored stains on the eye corner or face.

Treatment and Prevention

Imperforate lacrimal punctum in dogs can treat by surgery. But, Imperforate lacrimal punctum in dogs still no prevention method.

Wikipedia | Information of Imperforate lacrimal punctum
Wag! | Imperforate Lacrimal Punctum in Dogs
Aggarwal, J.L. 1972. Imperforate puncta with blocked naso-lacrimal duct. Brit. J. Ophthal. 56: 788-790.
Gelatt, Kirk N. (ed.) (1999). Veterinary Ophthalmology (3rd ed.). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 978-0-683-30076-5.
Hartley, C. 2013. Nasolacrimal Disease in Dogs and Cats: Causes and Diagnosis. Vet Times. The website for the veterinary profession. Pp 1-8.

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