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Retinal cone dystrophy 2

Retinal cone dystrophy 2: Introduction

Retinal cone dystrophy 2: An inherited eye disease characterized by the deterioration of the retinal cones. Vision loss tends to start during the first decade of life and slowly progresses into adulthood. Type 2 is linked to a defect on chromosome 17p. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Retinal cone dystrophy 2 is available below.

Symptoms of Retinal cone dystrophy 2

• Progressive vision loss
• Progressive light sensitivity
• Hemeralopia
• Reduced central vision
• Impaired colour vision.
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Causes of Retinal cone dystrophy 2

• The genetic condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner
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