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Retina UK Knowledge-base: Cone-rod dystrophy

Cone-rod dystrophy

Cone-rod dystrophies are a group of inherited diseases that affect the photoreceptor (light sensing) cells that are responsible for capturing images from the visual field.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Pattern dystrophy and Doyne honeycomb dystrophy

Pattern & Doyne honeycomb dystrophy

Pattern dystrophy is an umbrella term for a group of retinal conditions. It is characterized by various patterns of pigment deposition within the macula.

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Retina UK Knowledge-base: Usher syndrome

Usher syndrome

Usher syndrome is an inherited condition that affects both hearing and vision.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Refsum syndrome

Refsum syndrome

Refsum syndrome is an inherited metabolic condition, associated with elevated phytanic acid plasma levels, which impacts many body systems.

Knowledge-base, Bardet-biedl syndrome

Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS)

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

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Achromatopsia

Achromatopsia

Achromatopsia is a rare hereditary vision disorder affecting approximately 1 in 30,000 newborn babies.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Gyrate atrophy

Gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina

Gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina, shortened to gyrate atrophy, is an inherited disorder of protein metabolism characterised by progressive vision loss.

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