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where can I get an eye test done? can the local vets do it or does it have to be a specialist?

Submitted: 438 days and 12 hours ago.

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Value: $12

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: border terrier

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Nothing I found this web site and thought I would save myself a lot of messing around trying to find out, will use site again if answer is of help.

Posted by Dr. K 438 days and 12 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXX XXXX,
What type of eye test are you interested in having done?
What type of pet is this going to be on?
What are your pet's symptoms?

Dr.

438 days and 12 hours ago.

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No symptoms the eye test has to be done on all breeding stock, it is not compulsory but must have clear eye certificate to prevent hereditary defect.
The pet is a dog

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I think that what you are referring to is a CERF certificate. This is to clear breeding animals of certain dog breeds, that are known for hereditary eye diseases. This is done by a specialist in veterinary ophtholmology. You can ask your regular vet for a referral to one in your area. They are usually located at either specialty referral centers or at colleges of veterinary medicine. If you happen to live within a few hours of a vet school, this is the best place to have this done, as it will likely be the least expensive there.

I hope that this information is of help to you. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Dr. K

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Answered:	9/10/2008

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where can I get an eye test done? can the local vets do it or does it have to be a specialist?

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: border terrier

Already Tried:
Nothing I found this web site and thought I would save myself a lot of messing around trying to find out, will use site again if answer is of help.

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Hi XXXXXX XXXX,
What type of eye test are you interested in having done?
What type of pet is this going to be on?
What are your pet's symptoms?

Dr.

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No symptoms the eye test has to be done on all breeding stock, it is not compulsory but must have clear eye certificate to prevent hereditary defect.
The pet is a dog

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where can I get an eye test done? can the local vets do it or does it have to be a specialist?

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: border terrier Already Tried: Nothing I found this web site and thought I would save myself a lot of messing around trying to find out, will use site again if answer is of help.

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Hi XXXXXX XXXX, What type of eye test are you interested in having done? What type of pet is this going to be on? What are your pet's symptoms?Dr.

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No symptoms the eye test has to be done on all breeding stock, it is not compulsory but must have clear eye certificate to prevent hereditary defect.The pet is a dog

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: border terrier

Already Tried:
Nothing I found this web site and thought I would save myself a lot of messing around trying to find out, will use site again if answer is of help.

Hi XXXXXX XXXX,
What type of eye test are you interested in having done?
What type of pet is this going to be on?
What are your pet's symptoms?

Dr.

No symptoms the eye test has to be done on all breeding stock, it is not compulsory but must have clear eye certificate to prevent hereditary defect.
The pet is a dog