Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited retinal disorders in which the light-sensing photoreceptor cells of the retina progressively degenerate, leading to gradual loss of vision. It typically begins with the breakdown of rod photoreceptors, producing early symptoms of night blindness and a slow constricti…
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited retinal disorders in which the light-sensing photoreceptor cells of the retina progressively degenerate, leading to gradual loss of vision. It typically begins with the breakdown of rod photoreceptors, producing early symptoms of night blindness and a slow constriction of the peripheral visual field often described as tunnel vision; as the disease advances, cone photoreceptors may also be affected, eventually threatening central and color vision. RP is caused by mutations in any of a large number of genes that maintain photoreceptor function, and it can be inherited in autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked patterns, so age of onset and rate of progression vary considerably among individuals and families. The condition may occur in isolation or as part of broader syndromes that involve other organs. Diagnosis relies on examination of the retina, often revealing characteristic pigment deposits, together with electrophysiological testing of retinal function and increasingly genetic analysis. While there is no universal cure, research continues into gene-based therapies, retinal implants, and strategies to slow degeneration. As a hereditary cause of progressive blindness, retinitis pigmentosa is a central topic in Ophthalmic Science. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to retinitis pigmentosa and retinal degeneration.
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