Management of bilateral lower eyelid entropion in a black Angus bull by temporary tacking and modified Hotz Celsus

Abstract

The objective was to evaluate the progression and management of eyelid tacking sutures before permanent eyelid surgical correction. A 1‐year‐old Aberdeen black Angus bull presented with a 1‐month history of bilateral corneal ulcers. Ophthalmic examination revealed an infected stromal corneal ulcer on the left eye and bilateral lower eyelid entropion. Lower eyelid tacking sutures were placed bilaterally to allow corneal healing, prevent recurrent corneal ulceration and allow resolution of concurrent moist dermatitis. Approximately 2 weeks after eyelid tacking, permanent entropion repair using a modified Hotz Celsus technique was performed on both lower eyelids. This report details the successful treatment of bilateral lower eyelid entropion in a bull using temporary tacking sutures to stabilise corneal and eyelid disease before permanent eyelid surgical correction.