What is involved in the eye test?
The eye testing requires a visit to our practice where an eye examination is carried out to screen for inherited eye diseases. No sedation or anaesthetic is required and the process takes around 20 minutes (NB You must bring your original Kennel Club registration document with you, otherwise we shall be unable to complete the certification).

Following the test, we will stamp the registration document and you receive a Certificate of Eye Examination stating the results of the eye test. The results are entered as affected/unaffected for each certifiable condition. The results are also sent to the Kennel Club for inclusion on their database.

How often should I have my dog tested?
Breeders are generally advised to submit breeding dogs and bitches for annual eye tests, since some inherited eye diseases can develop later in life. However, it is also possible for entire litters to be tested for congenital hereditary conditions such as Collie Eye Anomaly and multifocal retinal dysplasisa when they are between six and twelve weeks of age. Details of litter screening are also included in the literature although results of litter screening are not published.

How do I book a BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Test?
Contact your own veterinary surgeon and ask them to call us to book an appointment for an Eye Test (also known as an Eye Score). We will then contact you to arrange an appointment, usually within a few days.

Further information can be found at:
http://www.bva.co.uk/public/chs/eye_scheme.asp
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/310