Cone-Rod Dystrophy

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A cone dystrophy is an inherited ocular disorder characterized by the loss of cone cells, the photoreceptors responsible for both central and color vision. The most common symptoms of cone dystrophy are vision loss sensitivity to bright lights, and poor color vision. Therefore, patients see better at dusk and have progressive difficulty with daytime vision. ...read more from Wikipedia

Top Resources on Cone-Rod Dystrophy

Healthline: Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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WrongDiagnosis: Introduction: Cone Rod Dystrophy - Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Orphanet: Cone Rod Dystrophies
Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research: Cone-Rod Dystrophy, X-linked, 1
EyePathologist: Cone-Rod Dystrophy

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