Cherry eye in dogs
The tear gland of the third eyelid slips out of place and bulges as a red mass in the corner of the eye. It can cause irritation and dryness, and is usually repositioned surgically to preserve tear production.
6 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Cherry eye, including French Bulldog. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 8.1 to 15.2 years.
Cherry eye in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- eye condition
- Breeds affected
- 6 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Cherry eye is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Cherry eye (6), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.