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I have retinitis pigmentosa
I was just diagnosed with RP , iam 27 , and have pretty good central vision , with slight less peripheral , What are the options for me to slow my disease progression, I have just started seeing floaters which is a nuisance.
Is NAC drug a good option for people like us ?
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RP is an autosomal inheritance disease of retina.
Unfortunately no effective therapy is available for complete cure of disease.
Next Steps
Vitreous floaters can be improved by taking vit A , xanthine, zeoxanthien, B - keratin & electrolytes.
Health Tips
Advised to attend online consultation for complete resolution of the issues.
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You can take omega -3,lutein tablets to slow down disease progression.
Vitamin - A rich foods.
For floaters consult offline with retina specialist to rule out other causes.
Next Steps
Consult offline for other treatment options.
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