05/08/2026
Squinting and excessive tearing aren't just quirks of certain breeds. Entropion (eyelids rolling inward) and ectropion (eyelids drooping outward) cause genuine discomfort and can lead to corneal damage when left untreated. Surgery to correct these is safe, effective, and usually curative. Our newest guide from LaGrange Veterinary Hospital walks through how these conditions develop, the diagnostic process, surgical options, and what recovery and long-term outcomes look like.
Eyelid Problems in Dogs: When Surgery Corrects Entropion and Ectropion Certain breeds are so commonly associated with eyelid abnormalities that you might assume the squinting and tearing is just part of the package, something the dog was born with and will live with. But entropion (where the eyelid....