Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina’s ability to respond to light. This inherited disease causes a slow loss of vision, beginning with decreased night vision and loss of peripheral (side) vision. 

Eventually, blindness results. Unfortunately, there is no cure for RP.

Retinitis pigmentosa is often hereditary (runs in families). If you or your partner has retinitis pigmentosa, there may be up to a 50 percent chance that you will pass it along to your children.

The symptoms of Retinitis Pigmentosa are:

· Decreased night vision

· Process to loss peripheral vision.

· Difficulty in identifying colors

For people who have RP, it is important to remember that there are many low-vision devices, tips and rehabilitation services designed specifically to help people with low vision maintain an active and independent lifestyle.

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If you have poor night vision or a loss of side vision, or if there is a history of retinitis pigmentosa in your family then drop in at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore in Florida at any of our three locations for your eye exam by our Independent Optometrist.