Degeneration of both rod and cone photoreceptor cells of the retina of PRA - prcd affected dogs usually occurs 3 to 5 years of age or later. (vetdnacenter.com)
This is different from typical progressive retinal degeneration (PRA), which involves both the rod and cone cells of the retina causing night blindness and worsening day vision. (optigen.com)
My hope is to discover how age - related mitochondria dysfunction in cells of the retina lead to macular degeneration. (brightfocus.org)