Symptoms :
Symptoms depend on whether rods or cones are initially involved. In most forms of RR rods are affected first. Because rods are concentrated in the outer portions of the retina and are triggered by dim light, their degeneration affects peripheral and night vision. When the more centrally located cones responsible for color and sharp central vision become involved, the loss is in color perception and central vision.
Night blindness is one of the earliest and most frequent symptoms of Retinal Pigmentosa. People with mainly cone degeneration, however, first experience decreased central vision and ability to discriminate color. Marked loss of vision occurs over many years but may develop slowly. The diagnosis is made by a thorough eye examination and a special test called an electroretinogram ERG .
Naturopathic Help
Since we consider most conditions (including eye conditions) to be a reflection of the health of the individual, lifestyle choices and diet can play a major factor in getting and maintaining good vision. Below are some recommendations:
Nutritional therapy using vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids has resulted in an effective treatment for many patients.
Rich Sources of Vitamin A
Carrots, Broccoli leaves, sweet potatoes, spinach,leafy vegetables, pumpkin, apricots, papaya, mango, peas, tomato etc.
Retinitis Pigmentosa International was created in 1973.
Read this, it will tell you everything http://www.answers.com/topic/retinitis-pigmentosa
i think the x but check out retinitis pigmentosa site im sure i seen it on there
lolnope
1 in 4,000 Americans have or get rentinitis pigmentosa
No, there is not.
my 34 yr old son has it.
moltcular gtjrneration
Retinitis pigmentosa is a rare eye disease that affects the retina by creating the light-sensitivity). It basically targets light-sensitive layers of tissue in the back of the eyes. Retinitis pigmentosa breaks down cells connected in the retina gradually over time and causes slow vision loss.
Johan B. Reis has written: 'The psychological experience of retinitis pigmentosa' -- subject(s): Counseling of, Retinitis pigmentosa, Sociology of disability, Visually handicapped
Retinitis Pigmentosa, also know as RP is a rare eye condition that affects the layer of the eye that is sensitive to light - the Retina. Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetic disease that is passed on through generations and the type of vision loss varies. Patients suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa lose eyesight over time but do not become completely blind. What are the causes of Retinitis Pigmentosa? Patients suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa lose eyesight over time but do not become completely blind. Being a genetic issue, the main cause of RP is generational that happens because of changes in our genetics that end up leading to damage in the control cells in the Retina. What are the symptoms of Retinitis Pigmentosa? The main symptoms of Retinitis Pigmentosa are: - Loss in side vision or peripheral vision - Loss if vision in the night or in the dark - Problems distinguishing colours - Loss of central vision If you are facing any of the above symptoms, it is impetrative to meet your doctor at the earliest. Doctors at Sanjeevan Netralaya understand that every patient is different with different genes and understand the patient history before prescribing effective Ayurvedic Medication that is not only effective but also causes absolutely no side effects.
There are no medications or surgery to treat RP.