«While we do not know the exact role of sunlight
in several eye diseases, we now have a biomarker (iris freckles) indicating high amounts of chronic sunlight exposure,» says author Christoph Schwab, MD, ophthalmologist at the Medical University of Graz, Austria.
Background Information about PRA PRA or degeneration (PRD) is the name
for several eye diseases that are progressive and lead to blindness.
«The investigation of iris freckles
in several eye diseases could lead to new knowledge regarding their pathogenesis,» says Dr. Schwab.
Several eye diseases are considered excellent candidates for stem cell therapy.
Miniature Schnauzers have
several eye diseases (most hereditary) that can cause eventual blindness in the dog: Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) causes slow, progressive blindness, while Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD) results in sudden blindness.