Trichiasis, Distichiasis, and Ectopic Cilia in Cats
 
Trichiasis, distichiasis, and ectopic cilia are eyelash disorders that are rarely found in cats. Trichiasis is in-growth of the eyelashes; distichiasis is an eyelash that grows from an abnormal spot on the eyelid; and ectopic cilia are single or multiple hairs that grow through the inside of the eyelid. In all of these conditions, the eyelash hair can come into contact with and damage the cornea or conjunctiva of the eye.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
Trichiasis

Change in pigmentation of the iris (colored port ...read more