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My dog's cherry eye popped out. What's the best way to treat it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 7 months old | 40 lbs

Charlie's cherry eye has popped out...what am I supposed to do...ive tried warm compress and massaging the eye...i don't know what to do..he doesn't act like it bothers him...its just protruding from his eye

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2018

Cherry eye, or the prolapse of the gland of the third eye lid is a chronic condition caused by weak connective tissue holding the gland in place. The only way to fix this is to surgically reduce the gland to it's normal location and affix it with a suture. Compresses and massaging will not help, I am afraid. You will need to take Charlie to your vet for an exam and discuss the options. Cherry eye is not painful.

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