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Every eight weeks or so throughout the year we hold an eye-testing clinic here at Castle Vets.
Mr Stuart Ellis BVSc., Cert. V.Ophthal., MRCVS visits us from his base in Preston, Lancashire and we welcome dogs that are registered with The Kennel Club, or the International Sheepdog Society, to have their eyes tested under the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme.
The Scheme is primarily concerned with the examination of the eyes of dogs for inherited eye disease, but also includes a general examination of the eye and adnexa (adnexa includes the lids, lacrimal apparatus and orbit). At present certificates of Eye Examination are issued in respect of inherited conditions of the eye only and not for inherited conditions of the adnexa. Some 11 different inherited eye diseases in 47 breeds of dog may be certified under the Scheme. In addition, a number of other conditions in various breeds are listed as Under Investigation. It is important for all breeds to be examined regularly so that possible inherited eye conditions can be identified early.
It is possible to arrange for examination of litters of puppies or individual dogs. Individual dogs may be examined at any age, whereas litter screening only applies to puppies of up to 12 weeks of age. For some congenital conditions eg. Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), it is best to screen litters as close to 6 weeks of age as possible as minor lesions may not be detected opthalmoscopically in dogs over 12 weeks old. A separate litter screening form will be issued in respect of congenital inherited eye disease.
Mr Ellis qualified from Liverpool Veterinary School in 1982, gained the Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 1988 and joined the Eye Panel in 1991.
He is a member of the Eye Panel Working Party and, from January 2002, he has held the post of Chief Panellist.
He is a Partner in a 4 person small animal practice in Preston and holds regular eye clinics around the North of England, here at Barnard Castle, as well as at his base in Lancashire.
Further details including the names of the panellists and breeds and conditions certified under the Eye Scheme may be obtained from the BVA, 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQ, or at www.bva.co.uk
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Specific information relating to ISDS registered dogs should be obtained from the ISDS.
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