Is there any way a “Normal” dog could be PRA affected?
First, remember that PRA Progressive Retinal Atrophy is a broad category of disease that includes several types of retinal degenerative disease. One of these is prcd progressive rod-cone degeneration. Prcd-PRA is the predominant type – by far – in many breeds currently being OptiGen tested. The OptiGen prcd-PRA mutation test detects only the prcd form of PRA and none other. Other specific forms of inherited PRA are detected in various breeds. Please refer to the link to “Tests”. Second, remember that a diagnosis of vision loss could be due to various causes. Maybe some type of known inherited PRA. Or maybe another type of PRA not yet testable. Or maybe a condition that isn t a primary retinal problem at all, for example a secondary degeneration of the retina caused by a non-genetic disease. Even vision loss due to cataracts or detached retina is sometimes confused with PRA. Accurate diagnosis by a qualified specialist is extremely important. Although only one type of PRA is known in so
