P.R.A. (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)

Progressive retinal atrophy is a hereditary, blinding disorder. Early in the disease, affected dogs are night-blind, lacking the ability to adjust their vision to dim light. later their daytime vision also fails. Affected dogs will adapt to their handicap as long as their environment remains constant.

  P.R.A.   A description of symptoms, history, and diagnosis from Gregory M. Acland.

  The Princess, PRA & Me   The story of Carita and Sue Wilcox's experiences with the discovery and adaptation to life with P.R.A.

  My Good Boy Corey Is Blind   The story of Corey and Betsy Polglase's techniques for helping him find his way through life.

  Book On Blind Dogs   A brief overview of the book "Living With Blind Dogs" by Caroline D. Levin R.N.

  Good Pre-Screening Test For PRA   Try this test in low light to determine if your dog is developing night blindness, the first stage of P.R.A.