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Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1

Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1: Introduction

Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1: An inherited progressive eye disease involving deterioration of the cones and rods of the eye. The cone and rod cells make up the retina. Type 1 results from a genetic defect on chromosome 18q21.1-q21.3. Initially, visual acuity becomes impaired followed by loss of peripheral vision. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 is available below.

Symptoms of Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1

• Cone-rod dystrophy
• Progressive vision impairment
• Sensitivity to light
• Loss of visual acuity - first stage
• Loss of colour vision - first stage
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Causes of Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1

• The condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner
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Prognosis for Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1

Prognosis for Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1: There is no cure for the condition and vision impairment tends to start early in life.

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