Blue Cone Monochromatism Overview

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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
Jessica C. Gardner
Elite in Blue Cone Monochromatism
Jessica C. Gardner
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, Cone Dystrophy, Color Blindness, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

Advanced in Blue Cone Monochromatism
Dr. Yevgeniy E. Shildkrot
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Blue Cone Monochromatism
Dr. Yevgeniy E. Shildkrot
Ophthalmology

Eyeone Plc

17 N Medical Park Dr, 
Fishersville, VA 
540-213-7720
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Yevgeniy Shildkrot is an Ophthalmologist in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Shildkrot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blue Cone Monochromatism. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Shildkrot is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Blue Cone Monochromatism
Susanne Kohl
Distinguished in Blue Cone Monochromatism
Susanne Kohl
Elfriede Aulhorn Str. 7, 
Tuebingen, BW, DE 

Susanne Kohl practices in Tuebingen, Germany. Ms. Kohl is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Blue Cone Monochromatism. Her top areas of expertise are Color Blindness, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Osteotomy.

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What are the latest Blue Cone Monochromatism Clinical Trials?
Foundation Fighting Blindness My Retina Tracker Registry
Foundation Fighting Blindness My Retina Tracker Registry
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 27, 2025

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