Lenticular sclerosis

[foggydogs]

I've always known that Lucy didn't really have "ETS" as some would coin it, but she just plain couldn't see.  She's far too athletic and fit to not be physically capable of the act of jumping, but she does tend to make poor decisions about take off spots and will sometimes stutter step on approach to jumps.  She was tested once by a canine

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[nosemovie]

Wow, I learned a TON from this post (where do I send the check?) I had no idea that other mammals don't tend to have vision issues. I just suspected that eyes were eyes and they could certainly lose their ability as they age, AND that a dog could be born with a propensity for vision issues. Hmmmm so interesting.

So, like monkeys? Monkeys don't have vision issues? wow.

And, please tell Lucy that I personally think girls in glasses are super hot. So she will get a YES vote from me. AKC has to see how friggin cute she looks.

[foggydogs]

Primates do get myopia, but since research can no longer be conducted on primates the opthalmologists are looking for suitable animals to use for things like LASEK surgery advancements.

[gordongirls]

Great photos! Lucy looks great in the Foster Grants -- and a bit too much like a librarian in the first photo. Librarians would always follow the rules and stay on start lines.

[agilityfrk]

So interesting!

[penichops]

Yes

[meecie]

That second picture! Oh, my. What a dog (and I meant that in the best possible way). :-)

[foggydogs]

Those glasses look better on her than they do on me, but of course she is a lot cuter.