Select the correct answer.

Question

Brian has a medical condition called cone dystrophy, which is a disorder of the cone cells in the eye. What symptoms would you expect Brian to have?
A.
inability to see in the dark
B.
difficulty determining colors
C.
difficulty determining shapes and outlines
D.
inability to see in all light conditions

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. difficulty determining colors.

Cone dystrophy primarily affects color vision and central vision due to the dysfunction of cone cells, which are responsible for color perception. While individuals with cone dystrophy can experience other visual difficulties, the most characteristic symptom involves challenges with color discrimination.