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We identified pathogenic variants in these genes, including the novel missense mutation c.955T &gt; C; p.Cys319Arg in CNGA3 (Family 1), the frameshift mutation c.1443dupT; p.Ile482Hisfs*6 in CNGA3 (Family 2), the missense mutation c.2254G &gt; A; p.Val752Met in <jats:italic>CACNA1F<\/jats:italic> (Family 3), and the frameshift mutation c.2789dupT; p.Pro931Thrfs*3 in <jats:italic>RPGRIP1<\/jats:italic> (Family 4). Clinical features associated with these mutations include nystagmus, photophobia, reduced visual acuity, and color vision deficiency, with some patients progressing to complete blindness. The findings were validated through Sanger sequencing, segregation analysis, and in silico prediction tools. Additionally, molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to assess the impact of the <jats:italic>CNGA3<\/jats:italic> p.Cys319Arg mutation on protein structure, revealing significant alterations in protein conformation and dynamics. These results highlight the significance of <jats:italic>CNGA3, CACNA1F<\/jats:italic>, and <jats:italic>RPGRIP1<\/jats:italic> in retinal health and provide valuable insights into the genetic underpinnings of retinal disorders. 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