Sentences with phrase «of inherited eye diseases»

Even if they are not used as breeding stock, they add to our knowledge of the gene pool, and the incidence of inherited eye diseases.

Dr. Komáromy studies the molecular causes of inherited eye diseases in dogs and is working to develop gene therapies to stop vision loss.

The 65 - year - old is one of six people in the world to receive gene therapy for a rare type of inherited eye disease called choroideremia.

A current annual certificate of examination indicating no evidence of inherited eye disease or functional abnormalities of the eye from a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) or a member of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (CAVO) or an appropriate clearance from the dog's country of residency.

Having CERF exams performed will add to our knowledge of inherited eye diseases in dogs.

A clinical ophthalmologic exam will only tell the clinical status of that individual dog on the day of the exam — it can not tell if the dog will develop a problem in the future, and it can not tell if a dog is an asymptomatic carrier of an inherited eye disease.

Ophthalmic examinations performed to screen for a wide range of inherited eye disease.

Breed - Related Health Concerns Legg Perthes; hip joint disorder in small dogs; broken kneecaps; deafness; variety of inherited eye diseases

It should be noted that many breeds of dog are known to carry multiple forms of inherited retinal disease and the DNA test will not replace the need to remain vigilant for other forms of inherited eye disease in the breed.

Veterinary ophthalmologists are dedicated to reducing the prevalence of inherited eye diseases.

With the assistance of their consultations and academic research efforts, OptiGen strives to help advance the understanding of inherited eye diseases in dogs.

Reducing the incidence of inherited eye diseases is a shared objective of veterinary ophthalmologists and dog breeders.