Retinitis pigmentosa
Retinitis Pigmentosa: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, hereditary disease that causes the rod photoreceptors in the retina to gradually degenerate. The rods are located in the periphery of the retina and are responsible for peripheral and night vision. Cones, another type of photoreceptor, are densely concentrated in the macula. The cones are responsible for central visual acuity and color vision.
People with RP usually first notice difficulty seeing in dim lighting and gradually lose peripheral vision. The course of RP varies. For some, the affect on vision may be mild. Others experience a progression of the disease that leads to blindness.
In many cases, RP is diagnosed during childhood when the symptoms begin to become apparent. However, depending on the progression of the disease, it may not be detected until later in life. |
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Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms and Signs:
The first signs of retinitis pigmentosa usually occur in early childhood, when both eyes typically are affected. Night vision can be poor, and the field of vision may begin to narrow. During later stages of retinitis pigmentosa, only a small area of central vision remains, along with slight peripheral vision.
Common symptoms are:
Difficulty in seeing dim lighting
Tendency to trip easily or bump into objects when in poor lighting
Gradual loss of peripheral vision
Glare
Loss of contrast sensitivity
Fatigue
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Retinitis Pigmentosa Causes:
Retinitis Pigmentosa commonly runs in families. The disorder can be caused by a number of genetic defects. The cells controlling night vision (rods) are most likely to be affected. However, in some cases, retinal cone cells are damaged the most. The main sign of the disease is the presence of dark pigmented spots in the retina.
As the disease gets worse, peripheral vision is gradually lost. The condition may eventually lead to blindness, but usually not complete blindness. Signs and symptoms often first appear in childhood, but severe visual problems do not usually develop until early adulthood.
The main risk factor is a family history of retinitis pigmentosa. It is an uncommon condition affecting about 1 in 4,000 people in the United States. |
Signs and Symptoms
- Difficulty in seeing dim lighting.
- Tendency to trip easily or bump into objects when in poor lighting.
- Gradual loss of peripheral vision.
- Glare.
- Loss of contrast sensitivity.
- Fatigue.
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| If there is some vision, we can get upto 40% to 50% result by the treatment of Isotine Eye Drop in cases of Retinitis Pigmentosa. |
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