In addition, for the sake of early detection and more effective treatment, many ophthalmologists
recommend annual eye exams for all Golden Retrievers beginning in early adulthood and continuing to an advanced age.
Although a CHIC number can be obtained with only one eye exam at age 3 or older, the Italian Greyhound Club of America
recommends annual eye exams for all breeding stock.
Not exact matches
After the baseline screening, follow up with
annual eye exams unless your doctor
recommends more frequent checks.
Because of the late onset of GRPU, the Golden Retriever Club of America now
recommends annual eye certification
exams for all Golden Retrievers throughout their lifetime.
There are four health tests that are currently
recommended by the HCA: BAER (hearing), CERF (an
annual eye exam), patella (once after they are a year old) and hips (once after the dog is two years old).
In conjunction with genetic testing, an
eye exam by a veterinary ophthalmologist is
recommended before 8 - 9 weeks of age, with
annual eye exams thereafter.
Eye exams: While
annual eye exams by veterinary ophthalmologists are
recommended for all breeds, this is especially important for Toy and Miniature Poodles since there is more than one form of PRA known to affect the breed.
Thirty - nine percent of Univera Healthcare commercial members living with diabetes are at risk for
eye disease and blindness because they aren't getting their
recommended annual diabetic retinal
exams, according to a review of claims data by the regional health insurer.