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PRA Eye Clinic

Wednesday – October 14th
Thursday – October 15th
Friday – October 16th

Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Dr. Keiko Miyadera, a veterinary ophthalmologist and genetic researcher, is offering a complimentary eye exam and PRA genetic testing in collaboration with the ESS Foundation and AKC-CHF.

Springers of particular interest are:
– Affected dogs and related dogs (e.g., littermate) for repeat or new exams.
– New dogs not DNA tested but have the chance of being Affected.
– Any dog with eye/vision concerns.
(“Affected” here means genetically affected, having two copies of a variant in the gene RPGRIP1.)

Please bring your dog’s pedigree and study form to participate in the PRA study. A link for sign up is provided below and a sign up will also be available at Show Central.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Keiko Miyadera: miyadera@msu.edu
or
Nancy Johnson – ESS Foundation President: wedgwoodnj@aol.com

Here is a link to sign up for the eye clinic
Eye Exam at 2026 ESSFTA National