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==Signalment==
[[Image:Entropion donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Entropion (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
Entropion is commonly found in '''old donkeys as a result of enophthalmos'''. In a new-born foal, '''congenital entropion''' will cause ocular irritation within days.
==Diagnosis==
* Close examination is needed to see if the inversion of the eyelid is causing the eyelashes to traumatise the cornea
* Fluorescein staining is essential to check for corneal ulceration
==Treatment==
* Most cases can be resolved by simply '''everting the eyelid''', possibly on repeated occasions
* If manual eversion fails, mechanical eversion can be achieved by '''injecting saline''' subcutaneously.
* Temporary placement of 3/0 silk in a '''vertical mattress suture''' can be effective
* Severe cases may need '''surgical correction'''
==References==
* Grove, V. (2008) Conditions of the eye In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 11
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