has not helped. This redirects the duct from the parotid salivary gland to the eye. Saliva replaces the tears. Dogs with cherry eye should have the condition corrected to help prevent this disease. Breeds with a higher risk of dry eye compared to other breeds include: American Cocker Spaniel Bloodhound Boston Terrier English Bulldog Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Lhasa Apso Miniature Schnauzer Pekingese Pug Samoyed Shih Tzu West Highland White Terrier Cats Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is uncommon in cats. Most cases seem to be caused by chronic conjunctivitis, especially secondary to feline herpesvirus. Diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment are similar to those for dogs. See also Conjunctivochalasis References ^ S.Arivazhagan MBBS Further reading External links See S. Arivazhagan MBBS Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease The National Eye Institute (NEI). Dry Eye Syndrome on NHS Choices Am.J.Managed Care - Dry Eye Disease: Pathophysiology, Classification, and Diagnosis Dry Eye Syndrome on eMedicine Nasolacrimal and Lacrimal Apparatus, The Merck Veterinary Manual Syndromes in mammals Overuse injuries Syndromes affecting the eye Disorders of sclera and cornea Disorders of conjunctiva Wikipedia medicine articles ready to translate Wikipedia neurology articles ready to translate