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How Can Cone Dystrophy Of The Eyes Be Treated?
Dear Sir My daughter “Aashi” is 6 years old. Recently she has been diagnosed with Cone Dystrophy & HM Degeration of eyes. People say that there is no treatment of this. While surfing on internet - I have seen your article on website and went through it. I do see a ray of hope. Could you please guide me what type of treatment can be given to her to increase/correct her vision?. she is not able see during day out side but she can see when she is inside the house . currently she is wearing +7 with 1cylinder specs. Need your support ! Regards Shankar shahu. Pune 0000
Mon, 13 Feb 2017
hm degeneration can not be treated you can use hard contact lennsfor cone dystrophy. surgery is not posible . can take antioxidant and omega 6. macral and sardine fish. refraction should be done and what ever improvement posible should be given. it will be astigmatism and corection will be minimal. can use dark glass and avoid sunlight
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