Given the new imformation available about Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis (and glaucoma), what are your thoughts/plans regarding having your dog's eyes examined? This is not a public poll. Please feel free to post any additional thoughts. Your replies could really help breeders understand how pet owners feel about the topic, and help them to better educate puppy buyers about the concerns. Thank you.

Help me, why would I do that? What are the chances of having problems and can anything be done if caught early?

The chances of your dog having a problem is, unforutnately, great.And yes, if diagnosed early, treatment can prevent loss of vision, extreme pain, and even the need to remove the affected eye.
The cost of an annual CERF exam could ultimately save your dog's eyes, and save you thousands of dollars.

He is 4 1/2 months, when would I get this done and I am guessing my reg vet would not be the one. I live in Indianapolis, would I find a specialist vet here or have to go to someplace like Purdue?

Correct, you need an ophthalmologist. In Indy:
Indianapolis | VCA Veterinary Specialty Center | VCA Specialty Animal Hospitals

I would start annual checks no later than age 2, but you could start as early as now...

Thanks, will do this around first birthday unless there is a reason to do it sooner.And will talk to our vet next time we go in. His parents had eye clearances. Our human family has eye issues so I know this is important. You are a great source of information.

Thank you. My Zoom's parents had eye clearances. Zoom hersel had eye clearances. And now, Zoom has PU. Had I stopped having her exams done simply because she was 8.5 and would not be bred again, I might not have gotten the diagnosis until it was too late.

I definitely will have this test done. I do have a question though. Merlin is 3 and exhibits no signs of eye allergies.

oh never mind...I just saw your reply to Ian's gran!

Yes, we will have this test done even though Merl is from a byb'er and is neutered.

Thanks so much for posting this information Laura!

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My dog has had her eyes checked and certified when we bred her in 2007. But she hasn't had them checked since.

I would suggest that she have them done annually. PU shows up on average between 6-10, but has been diagnosed as early as 4. The condition is very painful if untreated, and can result in the loss of the eye.
I will be doing CERFS annually for the life of my dogs.