OptiGen Cataract Study The GPCA Health Committee has been contacted by
OptiGen, and have learned that they have received many samples for their
study. They have received 16 samples of old clear dogs! This is
wonderful and completes the required 15 necessary for the study. GREAT
WORK! They have only received 6 samples of affected dogs. Maybe those
out there that have dogs that might qualify, feel that their sample is
not needed and have not sent in one. Maybe there has been lots to do
during the Holidays, and it just has slipped the minds of those
intending to send in samples. There is no better contribution to
our breed than to participate in this study. To be able to make
Hereditary Cataracts a thing of the past through a DNA test would be a
huge legacy to leave the breed for all generations to come. If any
assistance can be given to facilitate samples being sent in, please feel
that you can contact any member of the Health Committee for any
confidential assistance you might need. Please, lets get this done.
Lyn Stuby





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