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41. Prevent Blindness America--Retinitis Pigmentosa FAQ
    Frequently Asked Questions about retinitis pigmentosa. Q What is retinitis pigmentosa? retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of diseases  
    http://www.preventblindness.org/eye_problems/rpFAQ.html
    
    Extractions: Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of diseases that cause deterioration of the retina, the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the back of the eye. The retina captures images that are transmitted to the brain by the optic nerve. Two types of cells within the retina are necessary for vision: rod-shaped cells and cone-shaped cells. Although the reasons are not fully understood, these rod-shaped cells slowly stop functioning in patients with RP. Peripheral (side) vision and night vision depend on these rod-shaped cells of the retina. As the disease progresses over the years, peripheral vision diminishes so that patients often can see only a small tunnel of vision straight ahead. In more severe cases, RP can affect certain cone cells, which are used to see colors and for optimal central vision. Approximately 400,000 Americans have retinitis pigmentosa and other related retinal disorders. Q: What are the symptoms of RP?

42. Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) - AllAboutVision.com
    retinitis pigmentosa. By Gretchyn Bailey; reviewed by Dr. Vance Thompson. Retinitis blindness. retinitis pigmentosa Symptoms and Signs.  
    http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/retinapigment.htm
    
    Extractions: Eye Health Topics Introduction Allergies Amblyopia or Lazy Eye AMD AMD FAQs AMD News Astigmatism Blepharitis Cataracts FAQs Cataract News CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Conjunctivitis Crossed Eyes Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy FAQs Drooping Eyelids Dry Eyes Eye Safety Floaters and Spots Glaucoma Glaucoma FAQs Glaucoma News Hyperopia Keratoconus Macular Degeneration Myopia Ocular Hypertension Photophobia (Light Sensitivity) Pink Eye Presbyopia Ptosis Retinal Detachment Retinitis Pigmentosa Strabismus Styes What's New in Eye Care Products or AllAboutVision.com home By Gretchyn Bailey ; reviewed by Dr. Vance Thompson Retinitis pigmentosa is a rare, inherited disease in which the light-sensitive retina of the eye slowly and progressively degenerates, eventually causing blindness. Usually the signs of this disease first occur in early childhood. Vision at night is poor and gets worse, and the field of vision narrows. During later stages of retinitis pigmentosa, only a small area of central vision remains, along with slight peripheral vision What Causes RP?

43. Retina International
    Retina International. Seeking a cure for retinitis pigmentosa (RP),. Macular Degeneration, Usher Syndrome. and allied retinal distrophies.  
    http://www.retina-international.org/

44. Blindness Resource Center: Eye Diseases And Conditions
    Top of Listing. retinitis pigmentosa retinitis pigmentosa (RP) progressive loss of peripheral vision, usually beginning with night blindness in young adulthood;  
    http://www.nyise.org/eye.htm

45. InteliHealth: Retinitis Pigmentosa
    referenced in an AZ format. retinitis pigmentosa. Health A to Z, Reviewed by the Faculty of Harvard Medical School retinitis pigmentosa  
    http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10613.html
    
    Extractions: Retinitis Pigmentosa What Is It? Symptoms Diagnosis Expected Duration ... Additional Info What Is It? Retinitis pigmentosa is a disorder in which the rods and cones of the retina (the light receptors of the eye) slowly degenerate. People with retinitis pigmentosa experience progressive loss of night vision, peripheral vision and visual sharpness in both eyes. Over time, the disorder leads to tunnel vision, in which the outer edges of vision are dark leaving a shrinking circle of vision in the center. Eventually, total blindness can result, but most people with retinitis pigmentosa retain some vision even in old age.

46. GeneReviews: Retinitis Pigmentosa Overview
    Your browser does not support HTML frames so you must view retinitis pigmentosa Overview in a slightly less readable form. Please follow this link to do so.  
    http://www.geneclinics.org/query?dz=rp-overview

47. The Canadian Ophthalmological Society - Programs & Services - Eye Conditions, Di
    retinitis pigmentosa. What is retinitis pigmentosa? Causes and symptoms. The cause of retinitis pigmentosa has not been clearly identified.  
    http://www.eyesite.ca/english/public-information/eye-conditions/retinitis-pigmen
    
    Extractions: What is retinitis pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) refers to a group of diseases which tend to run in families and cause slow, but progressive loss of vision. The retina is the tissue which lines the inside of the eye and sends visual images to the brain. In RP, there is gradual destruction of some of the light sensing cells in the retina. Causes and symptoms The cause of retinitis pigmentosa has not been clearly identified. About fifty percent of RP cases are sporadic with the remaining cases being hereditary. Learning more about the history of people with RP may help predict how the disease will progress for the affected person, although variations can exist even from person to person within a family. The first symptoms usually start during young adulthood, although it may be seen first at any age. The two most common symptoms are night blindness (where adjusting to the dark happens very slowly) and the loss of side vision. Loss of side or peripheral vision makes mobility very difficult. Once this occurs, a person is left with only central vision (as if looking down a tunnel). Treatment While developments are on the horizon-particularly in the area of genetic research-as yet, there is no cure for retinitis pigmentosa. The retina is attached to the optic nerve and transplants are not yet an option.

48. Understanding Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Understanding retinitis pigmentosa. Summary Helping you, your friends and family understand more about your eye condition. Understanding retinitis pigmentosa.  
    http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_rnib0
    
    Extractions: contents Print Email Summary : Helping you, your friends and family understand more about your eye condition. This information is taken from our "Understanding" series of booklets. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of hereditary eye disorders. These disorders affect the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye, in which the first stages of seeing take place. In RP, sight loss is gradual but progressive. It is unusual for people with RP to become totally blind as most retain some useful vision well into old age. Back to top What is the retina?

49. Retinitis Pigmentosa Foreningen I Norge
    Se her! retinitis pigmentosa Foreningen i Norge ønsker å spre informasjon om øyesykdommen retinitis pigmentosa. Medlemsskap i  
    http://www.rpfn.no/

50. Eye Conditions > Retinitis Pigmentosa -- EyeMDLink.com
    Last Updated 9/25/2001. retinitis pigmentosa. The dark, red bone spicule pigment spots on the right side of the photo are a classic sign of RP.  
    http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=391

51. Retinitis Pigmentosa
    retinitis pigmentosa is a progressive degeneration of the retina that affects night vision and peripheral vision. The cause of this  
    http://www.unmc.edu/ophthalmology/Ahmad/m-retpig.html
    
    Extractions: Retinitis pigmentosa is a progressive degeneration of the retina that affects night vision and peripheral vision. The cause of this disorder is unknown, but it may be an inherited disorder. The cells controlling night vision, called rods, are primarily affected. Dark pigmentation may be present on the retina. As the disease progresses, peripheral vision is lost as well and may lead to blindness. Signs and symptoms often first appear in childhood, but visual incapacity does not develop until early adulthood. The risk factors are a family history of retinitis pigmentosa. It is a rare condition.

52. Retinitis Pigmentosa
    retinitis pigmentosa. other Macular Degeneration. British retinitis pigmentosa Society. The British retinitis pigmentosa  
    http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/C0035334L0035334.html
    
    Extractions: low graphics other: Macular Degeneration British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society The British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society (BRPS) was founded in 1975 and is a registered charity set up for the benefit of those with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The aim of the Society is to "help its members live with and overcome their visual problems and to bring relief by stimulating research into the causes and eventually the treatment of RP." The Web site provides information about the Society including contact addresses of local branches. There is information, aimed at a lay audience, about RP that covers the symptoms, how to live with it, and what to expect when visiting an ophthalmologist. The site also contains a section aimed at young people with RP, and a diary of events. The site can be viewed as graphics and text, black text on a white background or yellow text on a black background. Visually Impaired Persons Retinitis Pigmentosa Great Britain Charities ... Understanding retinitis pigmentosa A leaflet directed at patients that explains retinitis pigmentosa including the symptoms, causes, detection and treatment. Published on the Web by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, this 4 page document is in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Retinitis Pigmentosa Patient Education Handout [Publication Type]

53. Retinitis Pigmentosa | AOA
    retinitis pigmentosa Eye Diseases, retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited diseases that damage the lightsensitive rods and cones located in the  
    http://www.aoa.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=AOAstage&WebCode=RetinitisPigmento

54. Retinitis Pigmentosa
    retinitis pigmentosa. DESCRIPTION A group of diseases which result in the degeneration of the retina; cause is unknown, but suspected  
    http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/anomalies/retinitis_pigmentosa.htm
    
    Extractions: RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA DESCRIPTION: TREATMENT: There is no known treatment for R.P. There is considerable research effort in this direction. Monitoring of retinal degeneration (locus and rate of change) via ERG and ophthalmoscopy of widest retinal periphery. A variety of optical aids may be effective (e.g., magnifiers if fields are not severely restricted, hand telescopes, CCTV, and "pocketscopes" - infra-red devices for highs use). Prism lenses may be useful. Higher levels of illumination may be helpful. IMPLICATIONS: GENETIC COUNSELING IS ESSENTIAL. Functional vision evaluations may need to be "as needed" (rather than annually). Identification of the type of R.P. is essential in establishing prognosis. Retinal specialists are usually better qualified to examine the widest area of the retina viewable. Regular eye exams are desirable, to track the rate and degree of deterioration. Back to Contents ... Back to TSBVI Education

55. Retinitis Pigmentosa File: Latest Treatments For Ocular Disease
    Updated regularly over 100 descriptions of the latest treatments for retinitis pigmentosa—from specialists in ophthalmology, ocular physiology, and visual  
    http://www.lifestages.com/health/retiniti.html
    
    Extractions: W Retinitis Pigmentosa File . Learn about late-breaking research from recognized experts at eye institutes worldwide. Compiled from the National Library of Medicine database at the National Institutes of Health, the Retinitis Pigmentosa File Retinitis Pigmentosa File informs you about studies being conducted at renowned departments of ophthalmology, including the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute, the University of Illinois Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and Berman-Gund Laboratory for the Study of Retinal Degenerations at Harvard Medical School. The Retinitis Pigmentosa File brings you the inside medical story on: General Studies in Retinitis Pigmentosa Transplantation Treatment for RP Vitamin Therapy for RP Surgical Treatments for RP

56. Retinitis Pigmentosa
    retinitis pigmentosa Reviewed Last Updated 12/01/87 Created 12/01/87 Revised The National retinitis pigmentosa Foundation Fighting Blindness (1401 Mt.  
    http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/LearningAboutVision/EyeFacts/RetinitisPigmentosa.htm
    
    Extractions: PATIENT CARE RESEARCH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ... HOME Eye Facts is intended as an informational series and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice. These statements are guidelines only. There may be other safety measures, which are not included here. If you wish to make an eye appointment at the UIC Eye Center, call (312) 996-8491. Revised: More than 100,000 Americans are affected with one of a group of progressive night-blinding disorders collectively known as retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Night blindness refers to difficulty seeing in the dark; it is the initial symptom of RP and usually occurs within the first two decades of life. Within the third decade most patients will also experience some impairment of peripheral, or side vision, which in the majority of instances progresses to a profound loss. In addition, about half of all patients with RP will have variable degrees of cataracts. The diagnosis of RP is suspected due to a history of night blindness; it is confirmed by measurement of a loss in side vision as well as characteristic pigmentary changes on examination of the retina, the light-sensitive structure that covers the inside of the eye. In very young patients and in some adults who do not demonstrate these characteristic pigmentary findings, an electrical recording of retinal function, termed an electroretinogram (ERG), may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis. This test, in addition to annual measurement of visual acuity and side vision, is also used to monitor progression of the disease in RP patients.

57. Eye Care - Retinitis Pigmentosa (El Cuidado De Los Ojos - La Retinitis Pigmentar
    Translate this page La retinitis pigmentosa. ¿Qué es la retinitis pigmentosa? La retinitis progresiva. ¿Cuál es la causa de la retinitis pigmentosa? La  
    http://www.uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/spanish/Eye/retin.htm
    
    Extractions: La retinitis pigmentosa es el nombre dado a un grupo de desórdenes hereditarios del ojo que envuelven la retina del ojo, la capa nerviosa sensible a la luz que reviste la parte de atrás del ojo, y que causan una reducción o pérdida en la habilidad visual gradual pero progresiva. ¿Cuál es la causa de la retinitis pigmentosa? La retinitis pigmentosa es causada por una variedad de defectos de la retina heredados diferentes que afectan la habilidad de la retina para sentir la luz. Los defectos de la retina pueden encontrarse en las células bastones de la retina (un tipo de células de la retina que se hallan afuera de la porción central de la retina y que ayudan a transmitir la luz sombría y que permiten la visión periférica), las células cono de la retina (un tipo de células de la retina que se hayan dentro del centro de la retina que ayudan a transmitir el color y los detalles de las imágenes), y, o en la conexión entre las células que componen la retina. ¿Cuáles son los síntomas de la retinitis pigmentosa?

58. Clinical Trial: Effects Of Lutein In Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Effects of Lutein in retinitis pigmentosa. This study is completed. Sponsored by. Condition, Treatment or Intervention, Phase. retinitis pigmentosa, Drug Lutein (10  
    http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/c/a1b/show/NCT00029289?order=1&JServSession

59. Retinitis Pigmentosa
    retinitis pigmentosa retinitis pigmentosa showing the typical bone spicules pigmentary changes. 1. Which conditions may simulate retinitis pigmentosa?  
    http://www.mrcophth.com/retinacases/rp.html

60. Retinitis Pigmentosa
    retinitis pigmentosa. Overview. retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, hereditary disease that causes the rod photoreceptors in the retina to gradually degenerate.  
    http://www.theretinasource.com/conditions/retinitis_pigmentosa.htm
    
    Extractions: Home Retina News Retina Conditions ... Treatment Retinitis Pigmentosa Overview 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. The disease may be X-linked (passed from a mother to her son), autosomal recessive (genes required from both parents) or autosomal dominant (gene required from one parent) trait. Since it is often a sex-linked disease, retinitis pigmentosa affects males more than females. 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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