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Cone-rod dystrophy is less common than rod-cone dystrophy with an incidence of approximately 1 in 80,000.

In Refsum syndrome, visual impairment is accompanied by hearing loss, neurological problems, heart problems, dry or flaky skin, loss of sense of smell, and oddly shaped red blood cells.

People with NARP (Neuropathy, Ataxia and Retinitis Pigmentosa) syndrome have neurological (muscle weakness, epilepsy and memory problems) and balance problems in addition to retinitis pigmentosa.

In this condition, retinitis pigmentosa is accompanied by progressive neurological problems, abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytosis) and defective bowel absorption of fat, leading to very low blood levels of cholesterol and absent beta lipoprotein (Abetalipoproteinaemia).

Alstrom syndrome is an inherited condition which affects many body systems.

Cataracts and macular oedema are both associated with inherited sight loss and may respond to treatment.

Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is an inherited, rare condition which impacts many parts of the body including the retina.

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