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NICTITATING MEMBRANE (THIRD EYELID)

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- Dermoids

Ectopic islands of skin located solely on the conjunctiva of third eyelid are rare. It usually extends to include the cornea.

                                             

Fig.15: Third eyelid dermoid at the free end in a cow.

Treatment

               Surgical excision is the treatment of choice.