Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinitis Pigmentosa is an inherited condition affecting both eyes. If it starts in one eye, the other eye generally develops the same condition in a number of years. It is often diagnosed during the teenage years, but may be present at birth. Cases diagnosed at birth are often stable and non-progressive. Cases diagnosed later in life are often mild and may progress more slowly than those diagnosed in the teenage years.
What is Retinitus Pigmentosa
There is currently no cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa. Research is continually being carried out to determine treatments to help delay this condition.
Understanding Retinitus Pigmentosa
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina — the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye.
Living with Retinitus Pigmentosa
Living with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a journey that extends beyond the physical aspects of the condition. It’s a path marked by challenges, adaptations, and resilience.
