What Are Some Common Disorders Related to Phototransduction?
Disorders related to phototransduction can lead to various forms of blindness and visual impairment. Some of these include: - Retinitis Pigmentosa: A group of genetic disorders that cause the breakdown and loss of photoreceptor cells. - Leber Congenital Amaurosis: An inherited retinal degenerative disease characterized by severe loss of vision at birth. - Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD): A condition that affects the central part of the retina (macula) leading to vision loss.
