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What is Goldman-Favre syndrome?

This is also called “enhanced s-cone” or “blue cone” syndrome. It is an autosomal recessive mutation where you get excessive s-cones at the expense of other photoreceptor subtypes. Because of this, patients have an increased sensitivity to blue light, night blindness, and some pigmentary retinal degeneration. On exam, you can see macular schisis that looks like CME or juvenile x-linked retinoschisis that doesn’t leak on FA. Supposedly, you can also see an empty vitreous and changes on ERG.

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My nephew has recently been diagnosed with Goldman Favre Syndrome. He is 22 years old and is in good health otherwise. Could you please tell me what causes this and will he completely loose his sight, and how long until he’s blind? Are there any medications that will at least slow the progression down? Thank you for your time and input. Sincerely, Janice Lloyd

Comment by Janice Lloyd — September 7, 2008 @ 1:20 am

It might be a bit late but I hope this helps:
My girlfriend has this syndrome and every time she goes to her eye doctor (about once a year) he tells her that her vision hasn’t gotten any worse, which is how it usually is with people with Goldman-Favre Syndrome.

Like I said “usually” but that’s all I know.
Sincerly,
L.

Comment by Liran — April 10, 2009 @ 8:21 pm


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