What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?

Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa. Ophtalmoscopic examinations of a control subject (a) and an affected individual (b) showing typical retinitis pigmentosa fundus characterized by very thin retinal vessels, retinal pigment epithelium atrophy, abnormal pigmentary migrations, and pallor of the optic disk. Nephronophthisis. Salomon R, Saunier S, Niaudet P - Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) (2008). Not Altered. CC.

Retinitis pigmentosa is severe vision impairment induced by a rare, inherited degenerative retina disorder.

What is the Pathology of Retinitis Pigmentosa?

The pathology of retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative disease involving the deposition of pigments on the peripheral of the retina. 

How does Retinitis Pigmentosa Present?

Retinitis pigmentosa presents with central vision loss, gradual loss of peripheral vision, night vision loss, and color vision impairment. 

How is Retinitis Pigmentosa Diagnosed?

Retinitis pigmentosa is diagnosed by electroretinography, genetic testing, visual field testing, and optical coherence tomography.

How is Retinitis Pigmentosa Treated?

Retinitis pigmentosa is treated with controlled quantities of VIT. A, eye drop, and ARGUS II implantation when indicated.

What is the Prognosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa?

The prognosis of retinitis pigmentosa is fair.