Hereditary Cataracts

A cataract is an opacity, or loss of transparency of the lens of the eye. The opacity may be confined to a small area of the lens, or it may affect the whole structure. A complete cataract affecting both eyes will result in blindness, whereas small non-progressive cataracts will not interfere with vision. Primary cataracts occur in some breeds; in other breeds the cataract may develop secondarily to another inherited disorder such as progressive retinal atrophy or glaucoma.

Possible Test Results :

• Clear
• Carrier
• Affected
• Single Copy Affected
• Double Copy Affected
• Hereditary Clear
• Hereditary Carrier
• Hereditary Affected
• Hereditary Single Copy Affected
• Hereditary Double Copy Affected

Hereditary Cataracts is a mandatory test for the following breeds :

• Australian Shepherd
• Boston Terrier
• Miniature American Shepherd
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Hereditary Cataracts is a recommended test for the following breeds :

• French Bulldog