Genetic Test
The PRCD (Photoreceptor Disc Component) gene is primarily expressed in the retina.
Mutations in this gene are a known cause of retinal degeneration in both humans and dogs.
This genetic test targets a specific mutation associated with progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD), a hereditary retinal disorder characterized by the gradual loss of rod and cone photoreceptor cells.
Disease Description
The retina is a thin layer of tissue lining the interior of the eye, essential for absorbing, detecting, and reflecting light to enable vision.
Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD) is a congenital retinal disorder characterized by abnormalities in the rod and cone photoreceptor cells, which are responsible for detecting light.
This progressive disease initially produces subtle visual impairments that may be difficult to detect.
Over time, affected animals experience gradual loss of vision, ultimately leading to complete blindness.
