22^nd Global Ophthalmologists Annual meeting

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)

Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic disorder that involve breakdown and loss of retinal cells i.e., back wall of eye is damaged. It include decreased vision at night or loss of tunnel vision. There is no permanent treatment till date developed for Retinitis Pigmentosa but some measures can be taken such as mobility training, portable lightning and low vision aid.