Achromatopsie Selbsthilfegruppe e.V.
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Achromatopsie Selbsthilfegruppe e.V.
SYMPTOMS OF ACHROMATOPSIA ARE:
– complete color blindness
– low vision (<= 10%)
– extreme light sensitivity
– Nystagmus
THE SELF-HELP, SUPPORT GROUP
– supports affected persons and relatives
– enables exchange of experience
– informs about aids and promotion
– gives tips for everyday life
Contact
Achromatopsie Selbsthilfegruppe e.V.
Hans-Werner Merkelbach
Graf-Recke-Str. 160
D-40237 Düsseldorf
Phone + 49 211 26 17 72 95
kontakt@achromatopsie.de
www.achromatopsie.de
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Symptomes and handicap
Categories: Associations, institutions, organizations, clubs
In addition to total color blindness, extreme sensitivity to light and visual impairment (visual <= 0.1) are the handicaps of people with achromatopsia. Because of the strong sensitivity to glare, the congenital visual impairment is also called dayblindness. Ach
Our Film
Categories: Education and training, Associations, institutions, organizations, clubs
The film “ACHROMATOPSIE – LIFE WITHOUT COLORS” informs about the very rare visual impairment. Affected people report on problems and possibilities in everyday life. A doctor talks about diagnosis and support.
CNGA3 Gene Therapy Study
Categories: Education and training, Associations, institutions, organizations, clubs
At the Centre for Ophthalmology, University Hospital Tübingen, gene therapy in achromatopsia is investigated. After a phase 1 trial has proven safety and efficacy in adults, now children will also be treated.
colorADD
Categories: Education and training, Associations, institutions, organizations, clubs
colorADD® helps color-blind people to find their way in a color-coded world. The symbols may be used to mark many things so that color-blind people will be able to recognize or name the colors.
Achromatopsie
Categories: Associations, institutions, organizations, clubs
Achromatopsia is a very rare eye disease. The image information of the cones on the retina is not transmitted to the brain. Therefore, no colors can be recognized. Vision is severely impaired.
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