Treatment for this condition involves surgically replacing the gland into its normal position and attaching it with sutures. This gland is responsible for producing approximately a third of the tear volume to the surface of the eye. Surgery for this condition is done under general anesthesia. Your pet is able to go home the same afternoon. There may be some swelling and redness of the eye which will resolve over the first 3-5 days.
Surgery is most likely to be successful if it is done soon after the gland prolapses.
With time, prolonged swelling of the gland can make repositioning more difficult and recurrence more likely.