Ofa Eye Certification
Ofa eye certification registry exams.
Ofa eye certification. It is not a comprehensive ocular health examination but rather an eye screening exam for genetic eye abnormalities for breeding purposes for breeders. Any type of public reproduction is strictly prohibited without the expressed permission of the ofa. The exams can take place either in the veterinary office or at a special clinic held in conjunction with another event such as a dog show. In addition to the new eye certification registry ecr the ofa is working with the acvo to establish a new clinical database of ophthalmic diagnoses cdod.
The ofa website and databases provide the tools whether you are a veterinarian breeder or prospective owner. In an effort to limit or eradicate genetic ocular diseases the ofa orthopedic foundation for animals organization collect data on breeding dogs and issues certificates determining a dogs fitness for breeding. All information displayed on the ofa website including search results from the ofa database is copyrighted property of the ofa. Recognizing that the ecr represents a biased population of primarily normal dogs the cdod will capture additional data regarding disease prevalence for those dogs presenting to private and institutional practices for reasons other than a certification exam.
Any type of public reproduction is strictly prohibited without the expressed permission of the ofa. Ofa the canine health information center founded in 1966 our mission is to promote the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease. All information displayed on the ofa website including search results from the ofa database is copyrighted property of the ofa.