DNA test for Primary Lens Luxation

Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) is a well-recognised, painful and blinding inherited eye condition that affects many breeds of dog, particularly terrier and terrier-type breeds.

In affected dogs the zonular fibres which support the lens breakdown or disintegrate, causing the lens to fall into the wrong position within the eye. If the lens falls into the anterior chamber of the eye glaucoma and loss of vision can quickly result.

Possible Test Results :

• Clear
• Carrier
• Affected
• Hereditary Clear
• Hereditary Carrier
• Hereditary Affected

DNA test for Primary Lens Luxation is a mandatory test for the following breeds :

• Chinese Crested Dog
• Jack Russell Terrier
• Lancashire Heeler
• Miniature Bull Terrier
• Parson Russell Terrier
• Sealyham Terrier
• Tibetan Terrier
• Welsh Terrier

DNA test for Primary Lens Luxation is a recommended test for the following breeds :

• Hungarian Pumi
• Italian Greyhound
• Portuguese Podengo
• Smooth Fox Terrier
• Wire Fox Terrier

DNA test for Primary Lens Luxation is an optional test for the following breeds :

• Pug