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Medical Conditions - Cone Dystrophy

Cone dystrophy is a group of eye disorders affecting the retina's photoreceptor cells called the cone cells. It is a hereditary eye disorder that inherits mostly in an autosomal dominant pattern. Symptoms of this condition are decreased color perception, decreased visual acuity, and photophobia.

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Does cone-rod dystrophy need surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I have viewed all reports that you have uploaded (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

Can one be color blind if one has 20/20 vision?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, to your knowledge color blindness and color deficiency are two different things. You gain color vision due to cone cells in your retina.

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