Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)

Retinitis Pigmentosa is a collection of genetically inherited diseases of the retina (the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye), which affect approximately 1 in 4000 individuals.These diseases cause a slow gradual progressive loss in vision.

Often they first occur between the ages of ten years and before the age of 30, with visual loss in general taking place over decades of a persons life.

The first symptoms are decreased night vision and a loss of side vision.This causes what is more commonly known as night blindness and tunnel vision.

As these diseases progress they also often result in a loss of both color and close/near vision.



At present there is no cure for RP.However recent research has shown the use of high dosage Vitamin A may help to slow the progression of the disease.

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