Retinal Dystrophies — Inherited Conditions
Simulations of inherited retinal degenerative diseases affecting photoreceptors, RPE, and retinal structure.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Progressive rod–cone degeneration causing tunnel vision and night blindness.
Simulate RP- Peripheral field loss
- Night blindness
- Progressive narrowing
Stargardt Disease
Juvenile macular dystrophy causing central vision loss with lipofuscin build-up.
Simulate Stargardt- Central scotoma
- Color vision changes
- Progressive acuity loss
Cone Dystrophy
Progressive cone photoreceptor degeneration affecting colour vision and acuity.
Simulate Cone Dystrophy- Decreased acuity
- Color vision loss
- Photophobia
Cone-Rod Dystrophy
Combined cone and rod degeneration with early central vision and colour loss.
Simulate Cone-Rod- Central & peripheral loss
- Color deficiency
- Light sensitivity
Choroideremia
X-linked progressive degeneration of the choroid, RPE, and photoreceptors.
Simulate Choroideremia- Night blindness
- Peripheral field loss
- Progressive narrowing
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Severe congenital retinal dystrophy causing profound vision loss from birth.
Simulate LCA- Severe vision loss
- Nystagmus
- Photoreceptor dysfunction
Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
Macular dystrophy with egg-yolk-like lesion causing central vision impairment.
Simulate Best Disease- Central vision blur
- Metamorphopsia
- Variable progression
Macular Hole
Full-thickness defect in the foveal retina causing central distortion and blur.
Simulate Macular Hole- Central scotoma
- Distorted vision
- Reduced acuity
Epiretinal Membrane
Fibrous tissue on the inner retinal surface causing wrinkling and visual distortion.
Simulate ERM- Metamorphopsia
- Blurred central vision
- Mild acuity loss
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Serous detachment of the neurosensory retina causing central distortion.
Simulate CSC- Central blur
- Micropsia
- Color desaturation
Pattern Dystrophy
Group of macular dystrophies with characteristic pigment patterns at the RPE level.
Simulate Pattern Dystrophy- Mild central blur
- Metamorphopsia
- Slow progression
X-Linked Retinoschisis
Splitting of the retinal layers causing central vision loss, predominantly in males.
Simulate XLRS- Foveal schisis
- Reduced acuity
- Peripheral schisis
Myopic Macular Degeneration
Degenerative changes in the macula associated with high myopia and axial elongation.
Simulate Myopic MD- Central scotoma
- Metamorphopsia
- Lacquer cracks
Fundus Albipunctatus
Stationary night blindness with characteristic white-yellow fundus dots.
Simulate FA- Night blindness
- Delayed dark adaptation
- Preserved acuity
Oguchi Disease
Rare stationary night blindness with distinctive golden-yellow fundus sheen.
Simulate Oguchi- Stationary night blindness
- Mizuo-Nakamura phenomenon
- Normal daytime vision
Goldmann-Favre Syndrome
Vitreoretinal dystrophy with retinoschisis, cataract, and progressive vision loss.
Simulate GFS- Night blindness
- Peripheral schisis
- Cystoid macular edema
Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy
Rare condition with paracentral scotomas and subtle macular lesions.
Simulate AMN- Paracentral scotomas
- Wedge-shaped lesions
- Variable recovery
Autoimmune Retinopathy
Immune-mediated photoreceptor dysfunction causing progressive vision loss.
Simulate AIR- Photopsia
- Visual field loss
- Color vision changes
Paraneoplastic Retinopathy
Cancer-associated retinal degeneration with anti-retinal antibodies.
Simulate CAR/MAR- Rapid vision loss
- Photosensitivity
- Ring scotoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Abnormal retinal vascular development in premature infants with potential vision loss.
Simulate ROP- Peripheral field loss
- Myopia
- Retinal detachment risk
Featured Simulations
Selected conditions from the retinal dystrophies collection.
Rod–Cone Degenerations
Retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, and progressive peripheral loss conditions.
Macular Dystrophies
Stargardt, Best disease, pattern dystrophy, and central vision conditions.
Stationary Night Blindness
Fundus albipunctatus, Oguchi disease, and non-progressive night vision conditions.