Blue Cone Monochromatism
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What is the definition of Blue Cone Monochromatism?
Blue cone monochromatism is an inherited vision disorder. In this condition, the light sensitive cells in the eye used for color vision (cones) are affected. There are three types of cones that respond to one of three colors: red, green, and blue. When people have Blue cone monochromatism, both the red and green cones do not function properly, while the blue cones work normally. Signs and symptoms may include impaired color vision, low visual acuity (clarity or sharpness), photophobia (light sensitivity), myopia (nearsightedness), and nystagmus (fast, uncontrollable movements of the eye). Blue cone monochromatism is caused by genetic changes in either the OPN1LW or the OPN1MW gene(s) and is inherited in an X-linked manner.
What are the alternative names for Blue Cone Monochromatism?
  • Blue cone monochromatism
  • Achromatopsia incomplete X-linked
  • BCM
  • CBBM
  • Color blindness blue mono cone monochromatic type
  • Incomplete achromatopsia X-linked
  • X-chromosome-linked achromatopsia
  • X-linked achromatopsia incomplete
Who are the top Blue Cone Monochromatism Local Doctors?
Elite in Blue Cone Monochromatism
Elite in Blue Cone Monochromatism
London, ENG, GB 

Jessica Gardner practices in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Gardner is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Blue Cone Monochromatism. Her top areas of expertise are Blue Cone Monochromatism, Color Blindness, Cone Dystrophy, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

Distinguished in Blue Cone Monochromatism
Distinguished in Blue Cone Monochromatism

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Geoffrey Aguirre is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aguirre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blue Cone Monochromatism. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Blue Cone Monochromatism, and Anton Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Bryan V. Pham
Experienced in Blue Cone Monochromatism
Experienced in Blue Cone Monochromatism

Rampart Clinic Neurology & Neuro-Ophthalmology

130 Rampart Way, Suite 150, 
Denver, CO 
Experience:
14+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Pham is originally from Texas, although having lived in all four of the major time zones of the United States, he is ready to lay down some roots in Colorado. Dr. Pham studied biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin before completing medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston (now known as the McGovern Medical School). He completed an internship and residency in neurology at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland and completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Pham worked in the Denver community as a neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist before joining SCL Health Medical Group. Dr. Pham is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and was promoted to fellow member status in the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society in 2022. His clinical interests include optic neuritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and double vision.“I strive to provide high-quality neurologic and neuro-ophthalmologic care that is tailored to the individual needs of my patients.”When not working, Dr. Pham enjoys playing recreational ice hockey and learning how to cook anything and everything. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blue Cone Monochromatism. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Meningitis, and Papilledema.

What are the latest Blue Cone Monochromatism Clinical Trials?
Foundation Fighting Blindness My Retina Tracker Registry

Summary: The My Retina Tracker® Registry is sponsored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and is for people affected by one of the rare inherited retinal degenerative diseases studied by the Foundation. It is a patient-initiated registry accessible via a secure on-line portal at www.MyRetinaTracker.org. Affected individuals who register are guided to create a profile that captures their perspective on the...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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