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

Query: Hello doctor, Can one be color blind if one has 20/20 vision?  Read Full »


Dr. Magalage Thilanka Kashyapa Perera

Answer: 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. True color blinds see only black and white. They have no cones or only blue cones. This is rare, and they do not have 20/20 ...  Read Full »

My friend has a rare eye condition. Is there a surgery for it?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a friend who has had a rare eye condition for a long time. His eyesight is getting weaker. He is wondering whether you would recommend surgery for this condition, even if in a different country. I have attached the eye scans. Would you please give me your opinion? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Answer: 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). The patient has a congenital disorder known as cone-rod dystrophy, which worsens with age. For now, no ...  Read Full »

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