Description of the Disease and Clinical Picture
A dermoid is the presence of normally-haired skin in locations where such tissue should not exist. It can be found on the cornea, limbus (the transition between the cornea and the sclera), conjunctiva, third eyelid, or eyelids. This can be a hereditary condition in some dog and cat breeds, and becomes noticeable immediately after birth or when the animal opens its eyes. The hairs act as irritants to the eye structures, causing eyelid spasms and tearing. Corneal ulcers or corneal scarring are often observed.
 
Therapy
Dermoids are generally superficial and are easily removed surgically. A deeper lesion that has formed on the cornea may require surgical reconstruction using different types of graft materials in order to preserve the integrity of the eye globe. In general, surgical removal of dermoid is 100% successful, and the sooner the dermoid is removed, there will be less the risk for development of the more serious corneal complications, which can result in more serious ocular damage. If the dermoid is removed from the eyelids, it may sometimes be necessary to perform eyelid reconstruction to preserve the anatomical structure.
 
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