Category:

Ophthalmologic - Associated with the eyes and associated structures

Gene:

MERTK

Variant Detected:

6-8 kb insertion in intron 1

Severity:

Moderate. This disease can cause significant signs of discomfort and/or dysfunction in affected animals. It may involve relatively high treatment/management costs, and can sometimes reduce life expectancy.

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

Research Citation(s):

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28813472?dopt=Abstract

Associated Breed(s):

Mixed Breed, Swedish Vallhund,