Sentences with phrase «genetic ocular diseases»
In an effort to limit or eradicate genetic ocular diseases, the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) organization collect data on breeding dogs and issues certificates determining a dog's fitness for breeding.
http://www.veteyecenter.com/
These exams do not guarantee that the dog is not a carrier of genetic ocular disease; rather, a passing test proves that at that time of exam no genetic ocular disease was diagnosed.
Not exact matches
«Dr. Tsang's innovative research continues to unfold the genetic basis for a variety of ocular diseases.
In particular, widespread ocular diseases such as age - related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP), as well as a genetic condition called Stargardt's macular dystrophy (STGD) that afflicts young people, are all potential disease targets for therapeutic approaches.
• Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) testing (inherited sensorineural deafness) • Other inherited ocular disease testing screens and genetic consultations (e.g. PRA, degenerative myelopathy, etc.) • Clinical research pertaining to inherited ocular disease
Primary glaucoma occurs in the absence of any other ocular disease, and, therefore, is presumed to have a genetic component in most breeds.
Searching for genetic mutations for inherited ocular melanosis, an eye disease prevalent in Cairn terriers