Question 1

what does achromatopsia affect?

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Color vision trouble: I assume you are talkng about your troubled vision with with color-perception? It is complex genetic disorder which current has no cure. Treatment is often difficult and follow-up with a specialist is needed. Since 2003, there is a cybernetic device called eyeborg that allows people to perceive colour through sound waves. Check it out. Cosult your doc. Good luck to you.

Question 2

i've achromatopsia, which chromosome is affected?

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Several: Rod monochromatism is most common form of achromatopsia, inherited as autosomal recessive condition; it can be can be caused by more than one gene mutation. So far, mutations or variants of any of 4 genes, cnga3, cngb3,  gnat2 and recently pde6c, have been linked to each causing rod monochromatism. These 4 genes appear to account for about 79% of cases of rod monochromatism. See comment below—>.

Question 3

good tips for management for achromatopsia in school?

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Color vision trouble: I assume you are talkng about your troubled vision with with color-perception? It is complex genetic disorder which current has no cure. Treatment is often difficult and follow-up with a specialist is needed. Since 2003, there is a cybernetic device called eyeborg that allows people to perceive colour through sound waves. Check it out. Cosult your doc. Good luck to you.

Question 4

are there any decent natural treatments for achromatopsia?

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No: Having a child with a visual handicap is difficult enough without making yourself the prey of unscientific practitioners. This is a group of genetic diseases that interfere with eye function, including all color perception. Instead, familiarized yourself with what is available actually to help junior -- including the "eyeborg", a device that allows color recognition through sound waves.

Question 5

does anyone know if there is a prenatal test for the disease achromatopsia or colorblindess?

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No: There is not a test available for this.  I would recommend discussions with a geneticist before conception to learn the risk of passing the gene on if that is a concern of yours.

Question 6

do people with complete achromatopsia have poor vision?

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Yes: Complete achromatopsia is a rare deficiency in total color perception which unlike all other forms of color blindness, comes with a diminished photoreceptor count leading to poor vision.  This is inherited and unfortunately cannot be fixed with any known treatment.

Question 7

does a genetic test exist for the disease achromatopsia, or colorblindess?

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Yes: Mutations in one of these several genes will cause colorblindness. These are autosomal recessive mutations. The genes are: achm2-alpha subunit of the cone photoreceptor cgmp-gated cation channel, on chromosome 2q11; achm3- cngb3 gene,  the beta subunit of the cone cyclic nucleotide-gated cation channel, on chromosome 8q21;
achm4- gnat2 gene, Alpha subunit of cone transducing, on chromosome 1p13.

Question 8

what is the most commonly used drug in the u.s.?

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Not sure: but I bet analgesics are way up there.

Question 9

whats the drug of choice among returning veterans?

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Alcohol: Unfortunately the old stand-by, alcohol, is still #1 with veterans.  Many have exposure to pain medications like ocycontin and some have a problem with marijuana.  But alcohol is the biggie.

Question 10

are the drugs from india as safe as the drugs from the u.s?

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Drugs frm India safe: F from US asks: Are the drugs from India as safe as the drugs from the U.S? ANS: Some are some are not and some dangerous. I do not recommend them unless all else has failed. You don't want to be playing "You bet your Life" with them.

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