Sentences with phrase «genetic eye conditions»

There are many types of genetic eye conditions, including cataracts, retinal dysplasia and retinal degeneration which occur with a higher incidence in purebred dogs.

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Eye diseases — such as age - related macular degeneration, as well as a genetic condition called Stargardt's macular dystrophy that afflicts young people — are considered excellent candidates for stem cell therapy because the eye is an immune - privileged site, meaning transplanted cells are not as likely to be rejected as foreign compared with transplants elsewhere.

Having discovered a genetic «key» (called P - TEFb) that is important in both cancer cell growth and immune cell differentiation, they tested the drugs on a mouse model for uveitis, an incurable eye condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue leading to inflammation of the uvea (the middle layer of the eye).

Our research group is interested in the genetic basis of mammalian variation and its evolution, with an eye towards better understanding the human condition.

PAR is actually a group of genetic conditions characterized by the degeneration of the retina in both eyes, causing a progressive loss of vision and eventually, total blindness.

Given that many breeds have high rates of certain types of cancer, joint deformities, heart and eye problems, aggression, nervousness and other conditions known to have a strong genetic component, the evidence that's happening now is clear.»

The majority of our dogs suffer from one or more of the following medical conditions: pyometra (infected uterus), injured and infected eyes, ears scarred from years of untreated infection, parasite infestation, giardia, coccidia, parvo, heartworm disease, tick fever, leg and foot deformities, a multitude of genetic defects, blindness, deafness, mammary tumors, hernias and thoroughly rotted mouths.

ACVO diplomats are trained to accurately diagnose and treat eye diseases in dogs and other animals, screen animals for genetic eye diseases, offer breeding advice regarding actual or presumed genetic eye disorders, and offer micro-surgical options for the treatment of certain conditions.

They show outstanding health which,, may make them prone to several genetic conditions such as seizures and eye defects.

Modern day St. Bernards suffer from major health problems including canine hip and elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion, osteosarcoma, serious eye conditions, and other genetic issues.

Typical provisions call for approval of the breeder before ownership of the dog can be transferred, and spay / neuter requirements if the dog develops genetic conditions such as dysplasia or CERF related eye problems.

Health: Hip dysplasia, genetic kidney conditions, and eye problems.

It wasn't until her entrance examination that the doctors inside our Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center discovered this adorable girl was suffering from a painful condition called entropion — a genetic condition in which a portion of the eyelid is inverted or folded inward causing eyelashes or hairs to irritate and scratch the surface of the eye.

It doesn't matter what someone thinks about the hybrid vigour argument, if the puppy comes from parents who aren't registered and haven't been tested for genetic diseases or conditions, with minimal nutrition, the chance of that puppy being free of hip or eye or other issues is going to drop.

Optigen is a company that provides genetic testing for many inherited eye conditions.»

The OFA is an organization that tracks heritable diseases in many parts of the body including eyes in dogs with the goal of identifying and eliminating genetic conditions.

Genetic testing may help clarify if a dog is affected with PRA - prcd or another inherited condition of the eye.

Genetic defects that can occur in Bengals include Progressive Retinal Atrophy, a degenerative eye condition that can lead to blindness, and Flat - Chested Kitten Syndrome (FCKS), in which the kitten is born with abnormal ribs.