Living with Cone-rod dystrophy 6
A type of cone-rod dystrophy, an eye condition with worsening vision, light sensitivity and night blindness.
Understanding Cone-rod dystrophy 6
The light-sensing cells of the retina gradually break down. First signs often appear in childhood: less sharp vision and light sensitivity. Color vision problems, blind spots, side vision loss and night blindness follow. It can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive way.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Reduced sharpness of vision
- Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- Color vision problems
- Night blindness
- Thinning of the macula (macular atrophy)
- Dark spiky pigment in the retina
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Prevent Blindness America
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't name a gene here. It can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive pattern.
Also known as: cone dystrophy progressive; cone-rod dystrophy caused by mutation in gucy2d; cone-rod dystrophy type 6; cord6; gucy2d cone-rod dystrophy; rcd2
Patient organizations
- Prevent Blindness AmericaCone-rod dystrophy 6 · United States
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