Cone-Rod Dystrophy 9: 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 9 results from a genetic defect on chromosome 8p11. Initially, visual acuity becomes impaired followed by loss of peripheral vision. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cone-Rod Dystrophy 9 is available below.
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Prognosis for Cone-Rod Dystrophy 9: There is no cure for the condition and vision impairment tends to start early in life.
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