"Retinal atrophy" refers to a condition where the tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina, begins to deteriorate or shrink. This can lead to vision problems or even loss of sight.
A Finnish - North American collaboration of scientists at Michigan State University and the University of Helsinki has found a MERTK gene defect responsible for a recently identified form of progressive retinal atrophy in Swedish vallhund dogs. (sciencedaily.com)
For example, veterinary ophthalmologists have nearly eradicated breed - related disease of the eye in several breeds, including progressive retinal atrophy in Irish Setters and Irish Red and White Setters. (amcny.org)
It may also suffer from retinal atrophy. (platpets.com)