Retinitis Pigmentosa




Retinitis Pigmentosa is a condition referring to a group of disorders associated with the retina resulting in tunnel vision and problems with night vision.Ultimately, all vision is lost but the course of the disease varies widely. There is no known cure or treatment but gene therapy may one day prevent this disorder.

Cross section of the eye showing the retina. Image of a road sign showing the effect of tunnel vision.
Cross section of the eye showing the retina. How a road sign would appear with tunnel vision.



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