Cone Dystrophy D000077765

Diseases [C] » Eye Diseases [C11] » Eye Diseases, Hereditary » Cone Dystrophy

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Description

A general term which describes a group of rare eye disorders that affect the cone cells of the RETINA. Cone dystrophy can cause a variety of symptoms including decreased visual clarity or acuity when looking straight ahead (central vision), a reduced ability to see colors, and an increased sensitivity to light (PHOTOPHOBIA).   MeSH

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Color Vision Defects
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