What are some genetic disorders of the rods and cones of the eye?

Genetic disorders affecting the rods and cones of the eye primarily include retinitis pigmentosa, which leads to progressive vision loss due to the degeneration of photoreceptor cells. Another condition is cone dystrophy, characterized by the deterioration of cone cells, resulting in color vision deficiencies and visual impairment. Additionally, Stargardt disease is a hereditary macular degeneration that specifically affects the central vision by damaging the retinal pigment epithelium and the photoreceptors. These disorders are often inherited in various patterns, including autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked.