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	Cherry Eye in Dogs
		The medical term for 'cherry eye' is nictitans gland prolapse, or prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid.
		The exact cause of cherry eye is not known, but it is strongly suspected that it is due to a weakness of the connective tissue that attaches the gland to the surrounding structures of the eye.
		Treatment of cherry eye is very straightforward and consists of surgically repositioning the gland.
	www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1606&articleid=409 (503 words)

	Cherry Eye: Cherry eye in dogs.
		When cherry eye is seen in older dogs or cats it is usually due to a tumor.
		Another surgical option for cherry eye is to remove a smell amount of tissue from above the third eyelid.
		If cherry eye goes untreated then the gland will dry out and the dog may start to paw and scratch at the eye causing further damage to the third eyelid tissue.
	petcare.suite101.com /article.cfm/cherry_eye (489 words)

	Cherry Eye in Bulldogs
		The condition known as "cherry eye" is evidenced by the protrusion of the lachrymal gland.
		In addition, is is not uncommon for cherry eye to occur in the opposite eye as well.
		In the past cherry eye was treated with surgical excision of the lachrymal gland.
	www.bulldogdomain.com /health/cherry_eye.php (432 words)

	Cherry eye - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cherry eye is the term used to refer to canine nictitans gland prolapse, a common eye condition in various dog breeds where the gland of the third eyelid prolapses and becomes visible.
		It appears as a red mass in the inner corner of the eye, sometimes mistaken for a tumor.
		Older methods of cherry eye correction involved simply removing the gland, but it is a last-resort procedure today (complemented with a lifetime of eyedrops if performed), as the gland's purpose was unknown then.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cherry_eye (246 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A prolapsed gland of the third eyelid (or "cherry eye") is thought to be associated with a laxity of the ligament.
		Cherry eye in a dog which is inflamed.
		In Burmese cats (which are susceptible to cherry eye) it appears that the gland of the third eyelid may be the only gland which produces tears.
	www.gvsvet.com /cherry_eye.htm (569 words)

	Eagle-Eye Cherry: Present/Future - PopMatters Music Review
		This weariness is all-too apparent in the way Cherry repeats the same lines over and over in a number of the songs on this album, as if to say that he really didn't have much to impart to the fans this time around.
		For all the lyrical posturing Cherry tries to put forth here, it is the repetition of certain lines in his songs that are the ultimate undoing of his work.
		Cherry has a safe sound that undoubtedly continues to please the fans, but whether or not he has the chops to actually extend his range and truly come up with something different remains to be seen.
	www.popmatters.com /music/reviews/c/cherryeagleeye-present.shtml (868 words)

	Cherry eye
		'Cherry eye third' is the prolapse of this gland, which then protrudes from behind the third eyelid, appearing like a cherry in the corner of the eye.
		Cherry eye occasionally occurs in young puppies, usually around the age of 10-16 weeks, due to weakness in the gland's normal attachments and is thought to be an inherited abnormality.
		Dry eye is a serious eye condition that is difficult to treat, and requires lifelong treatment which may be costly.
	www.bulldoginformation.com /cherry-eye.html (574 words)

	cherryeye (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cherry Eye is an inflammation of the Harderian Gland, an accessory tear gland of the conjunctiva inside the lower eyelid.
		Relatively small, almond shaped eyes whose structures are well supported by the infraorbital malar complex (cheekbones) are rarely subject to cherry eye.
		If your dog does develop a cherry eye, it is important to reduce it as soon as possible to avoid drying and further injury which can turn an acute herniation into a chronic one.
	www.lhasa-apso.org /health/cherryeye.htm (317 words)

	Cherry eye handout
		A prolapsed gland of the third eyelid (or "cherry eye") is thought to be associated with a laxity of the ligament.
		Cherry eye in a dog which is inflamed.
		In Burmese cats (which are susceptible to cherry eye) it appears that the gland of the third eyelid may be the only gland which produces tears.
	www.animal-eye-specialists.com /cherry_eye.htm (570 words)

	Cherry Eye
		Prolapse of the third eyelid gland, or cherry eye, is thought to occur in animals with a loose attachment of the base of the gland to the base of the third eyelid.
		Cherry eyes left untreated may cause a yellow-green discharge from the eye, redness, and the condition known as dry eye.
		Dry eye is due to an abnormally low tear level and can cause corneal ulcers and scarring that may render the eye painful and blind.
	www.dachshund.org /health_cherry_eye.html (603 words)

	March 2000 - Cherry Eye (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It is believed to be a hereditary problem.Cherry Eye is the common name for a prolapse or protrusion of the gland of the third eyelid.
		In normal eyes, the gland is small and is situated against the eyeball, deep enough in the socket so that it can't be seen.
		In dogs that have a cherry eye, some of the gland's normal holding structures break down and the gland becomes inflamed, red and swollen.
	www.espomagazine.com /vet/mar00.htm (398 words)

	Cherry Eye
		The term cherry eye was coined because the prolapsed gland looks like a cherry located near the inner corner of the eye.
		Although the precise mechanism by which cherry eye is inherited is unknown, the breed predisposition implies some type of genetic mechanism.
		NOTE: Cases of cherry eye in Bulldogs and Mastiffs seem to be most difficult to manage, and the surgeon may elect to pretreat the inflamed gland with topical corticosteroids to improve success.
	www.motherlodebulldogclub.com /cherry_eye.htm (848 words)

	Cherry Eye or Prolapsed Gland of the Third Eyelid
		Additionally, studies have shown that leaving the gland of the third eyelid in a prolapsed position results in a higher incidence of KCS (Dry Eye) than those patient in whom the gland is surgically replaced.
		Dry eye is a serious eye condition that is difficult to treat, and requires life-long treatment.
		However, the cost of treating dry eye (examination and medication fees) is much higher over the life of the pet.
	www.kavishi.freeserve.co.uk /cherryeye.htm (503 words)

	mobile veterinarian, surgical team, small animals, advanced care, dogs,cats, Ocean County, New Jersey - Veterinary ...
		“Cherry eye” refers to the presence of a red, round structure in the inside corner of the eye of a dog.
		Cherry eye typically occurs in puppies and is seen most frequently in Pugs, Boston Terriers, Cocker Spaniels and Beagles.
		Eye drops and ointments are often used initially to try and shrink swelling and redness, but usually fail to resolve the problem.
	www.vetsurg1.com /cherryeye.html (320 words)

	Cherry Eye
		The cause for the prolapse is believed to be partially due to a weakness of the connective tissue attachment of the gland.
		This procedure often leaves your pet with very inefficient tear flow which can lead to the serious problem of dry eye, and can result in permanent corneal damage, drops will be required to be placed in the dogs eyes for the rest of his life when removal is done.
		An antibiotic and/or anti-inflammatory eye medication is prescribed to try and prevent infection and to minimize inflammation.
	bulldogsworld1.homestead.com /CherryEye.html (477 words)

	Eye Vet - Zigler Veterinary Professional Corporation
		A prolapsed gland of the third eyelid (or "cherry eye") is thought to be associated with a laxity of a small ligament which holds the gland in a normal position behind the third eyelid.
		Dry eye is a serious eye condition that is difficult to treat, and requires lifelong treatment which may be costly.
		If the chance of the development of a dry eye can be lessened by tacking the gland back into a normal position so that it stays functional, then this is the most desirable way of handling "cherry eye".
	www.eyevet.info /cherry.html (1289 words)

	Eagle-Eye Cherry - Music Downloads - Online
		Born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1971, Cherry was christened Eagle-Eye (yes, his real name) because the first time he looked at his father, he did so with only one eye open.
		Cherry spent most of his early childhood in Sweden and on the road with his father, and at age 14, when his family moved to New York, he studied acting at the New York School of Performing Arts.
		Cherry was red-hot, and Desireless went platinum in the States, selling a total of four million copies worldwide.
	musicstore.connect.com /artist/677/Eagle-Eye-Cherry/1000732.html (486 words)

	Cherry Eye in Dogs - PetPlace.com
		Cherry eye is the term used for the prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid.
		A complete eye examination is warranted, including measurement of tear production, fluorescein staining of the cornea and examination of the opposite eye.
		It is advisable not to breed dogs that have developed Cherry eye in order to decrease the occurrence of the problem within the breed.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/cherry-eye-in-dogs/page1.aspx (597 words)

	My Cocker Spaniel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Sent: 8/9/2002 9:29 PM I don't know that much about "cherry eye." I did look it up and it is recommended that the tear gland be surgically replaced; not removed.
		Her eyes are so much better, She will have surgery this fall after agility season is over.
		Sent: 8/10/2002 4:01 PM Daffney had cherry eye in both of her eyes when she was puppy.
	groups.msn.com /MyCockerSpaniel/general.msnw?action=get_message&ID_Message=543 (801 words)

	Cherry Eye
		If a Cherry Eye recurs it is important to let your veterinarian know so that a second surgery either with your normal veterinarian or with an ophthalmology specialist can be planned.
		An owner should expect some postoperative swelling after Cherry Eye repair but this should resolve and the eye should be comfortable and normal in appearance after about a week.
		If the eye appears suddenly painful or unusual in appearance, it is important that it be rechecked as soon as possible.
	www.marvistavet.com /html/body_cherry_eye.html (641 words)

	Cherry Eye (Prolapsed Tear Gland) in Dogs - Vet4Petz.com
		Cherry eye, otherwise known as prolapsed tear gland, occurs when the tear gland situated in the eyelid towards the lower corner of the eyeball close to the nose, known as the third eyelid, actually "pops out" of its attachment beneath the eyelid.
		This appears as a red swelling in the corner of the eyeball of an affected dog, about the size of a cherry, hence the name cherry eye.
		If the gland is removed and the patient develops dry eye, long term medication is required then to keep the eyeball moist.
	www.vet4petz.com /articles/cherry_eye.htm (393 words)

	Amazon.com: Desireless: Music: Eagle-Eye Cherry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		He was born in Stockholm to Cherry and Swedish mixed-media artist Moki, and one might suppose a member of this clan to be as innovative as the rest of his brood, especially given such an idiosyncratic moniker.
		Certainly Cherry had the pedigree for his position-- his father Don was a jazz and world music pioneer, sister Neneh had some success on the alt-hip-hop circuit, sister Titiyo is evidentally huge over in Sweden (truthfully, I've never heard of her) and brother David Ornette is a jazz and improvised music artist.
		Eagle-Eye Cherry (named because he opened one eye when as a baby he first looked at his father) got his start as a drummer for his father, spent a stint as an actor and after his father's death, retreated to Sweden where he began seriously composing music.
	www.amazon.com /Desireless-Eagle-Eye-Cherry/dp/B000009D01 (1485 words)

	Veterinary Corner
		It used to be that when dogs developed cherry eye, veterinarians would simply remove the gland, just as medical doctors routinely removed inflamed tonsils in people.
		This is a cherry eye which had been sutured down twice at a veterinary school and popped out again.
		This puppy had 2 cherry eyes which had been sutured down, twice on one side and once on the other by two different veterinarians before the owner finally was able to find a veterinarian to remove them.
	www.ironstone.net /veterinary.htm (1053 words)

	Cherry Eye Surgery... Third Eyelid Eversion In A Dog in ThePetCenter.com.
		Cherry Eye in the dog is a picturesque term for Everted Third Eyelid.
		Some surgeons prefer to preserve this gland at the time of surgery to correct Cherry Eye, with the thought in mind that if the other tear producing apparatus ever fail due to infection, trauma, or autoimmune disorders, the gland of the Third Eyelid will be of benefit to the eye.
		The cornea is the optically clear portion of the eye that allows entry of light into the eye.
	www.thepetcenter.com /gen/ce.html (939 words)

	My Cocker Spaniel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Sent: 5/28/2003 12:22 AM i have, not on my cocker wich is 1 of the known breeds but my yorkie had it in 1 eye and had to have it operated on i think basicly they stitch it, it looked alot grosser then it was but sure freeked me out when it first happened.
		He had a cherry eye that his breeder had delt with for quite a while.
		He also told me that he has his patients that do have dry eye to use the same solution you use for contacts it is much less expensive then the drops he would sell and it works just as well.
	groups.msn.com /MyCockerSpaniel/general.msnw?action=get_message&ID_Message=3729 (968 words)

	Veterinary Vision: Public Forum Cherry Eye
		"Cherry eye" is the term often used to describe protrusion of the tear gland associated with the third eyelid membrane in the corner of the eye.
		This occurs due to weakness in the gland's normal attachments and is thought to be an inherited abnormality in several breeds of dogs, including the English Bulldog, Cocker Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, and Shar Pei.
		This gland is responsible for producing approximately a third of the tear volume to the surface of the eye.
	www.veterinaryvision.com /public_forum/Cherryeye.htm (268 words)

	cherry eye (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This prolapsed tear gland condition is commonly referred to as "cherry eye".
		Dry Eye Syndrome is uncomfortable for the patient, and requires the owner to administer topical medications several times a day for the remainder of the patient's life.
		The procedures use to correct cherry eye by ophthalmologists vary depending on surgeon preference but a common procedure is called a "pocket technique".
	www.acvo.com /public/cherry_eye.htm (311 words)

	Cherry Eye - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!
		The only acceptable treatment of cherry eye is replacing the gland to its proper location.
		Sometimes cherry eye is accompanied by other eyelid problems that make the repair more difficult or less likely to succeed.
		Harmful complications from cherry eye surgery are unusual but recurrence of the cherry eye is not.
	www.veterinarypartner.com /Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=567 (666 words)

	Cherry Eye
		Unfortunately, the Cherry Eye is a frequently occurring problem in the Cane Corso.
		The gland which is inflamed has the function to keep the eye clean from bacteria and dirt, but sometimes gets infected itself.
		With this method, the Cherry Eye is pulled back on its original position and reattached with a few stitches.
	www.canecorsonancy.com /cherryeye.htm (510 words)

	Music-Atlas: Eagle-Eye Cherry biography, pictures and facts
		And there are those like Eagle-Eye Cherry who seek to come up with something creatively fresh each and every time.
		Born in Sweden in 1971, while growing up Eagle-Eye and older sister Neneh Cherry spent months on the road with their father, the trumpeter Don Cherry, acquiring an early taste for tour buses and the nomadic lifestyle of working musicians.
		At the age of 12, he was sent to school in New York, where he stayed on to work as an actor and a drummer in various bands.
	www.music-atlas.com /artists/eagle_eye_cherry.htm (1104 words)

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