Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment- 80 Questions Answered

My mother is suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa from past 17 years.. Eye sight is deteriorating day by day... Is there any treatment available as of now??

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Dr. Saba KausarOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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Hi, Retinitis pigmentosa is a hereditary condition. Unfortunately There is no proven treatment for it. ... Read More

Latest Treatment for retinitis pigmentosa in india...my mother is suffering fromast 25 years...so is there any treatment...

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Dr. Y Siva KumarGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

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Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment for retinitis pigmentosa, either in India or elsewhere. Oral vitamin A supplements, in high doses, are expected to prolong central vision function for a ... Read More

Hi, my father is suffering from Retinitis pigmentosa from the last 10 year.he has done his treatment from sankar Nethralaya bt they said that their is no cure of this retinitis pigmentosa. plz advice me ,if anyone have any knowledge regarding this.can this disease have treatment anywhere in the world??

Asked for Male, 23 Years 528 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev MittalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello There is no treatment or cure Bionic eye is an option in future ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. I had low vision during my childhood and now it has fully deteriorated. I just want to ask if there is any treatment available so I can see again. Thanks

Asked for Female, 24 Years 318 Views v

Dr. A K GoelOphthalmologist | Moradabad

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there is no treatment available as on date .some research on stem cell implementation or more are going on at sh ankar netralaya Chennai. you can cònsult. ... Read More

This is regarding my brother who has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. Is there any cure for this condition. Any help will be appreciated.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Saba KausarOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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Dear user, unfortunately there is no treatment available for retinitis pigmentosa. Please consult local retina specialist for understanding the condition better. ... Read More

I have last 30years retinitis pigmentosa,last 5 years decrease low vision so i cant read at day also. Pls suggest any drops and pills

Asked for Female, 32 Years 174 Views v

Dr. A K GoelOphthalmologist | Moradabad

retinitis pigmentosa is a progressive disease. I m sorry nothing much can be done except change of glasses. please get your eyes testing done again. ... Read More

I have last 30years retinitis pigmentosa,last 5 years i have increase low vision so i cant read at day also. Pls suggest any drops and pills. Doctor said that its problem because of cataracts.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 199 Views v

Dr. Ankush MutrejaOphthalmologist | Delhi

Retinitis pigmentosa affects night vision. Usually it is associated wid psc (a type of cataract) which is bang in the center of path of vision. Having cataract surgery should improve day vision ... Read More

Hi my Mom suffers with Retinitis Pigmentosa does it have any cure, because where ever we concept they saw their is no cure for it, I really need help on this aspect

Asked for Male, 29 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Saba KausarOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited degenerative eye disease that causes gradual vision loss. Symptoms include decreased vision at night or in low light and loss of side vision (tunnel vision). Treat ... Read More

Hi, I've been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in 2012. My vision hasn't been clear ever since I'm a kid, but no One has told us about this condition. The opthalmologists at my place do not have any solution and my vision seems worsening. The latest OCT test revealed 60% black area and it's frightening. What can we do? Do we have any alternate f

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Pravin KumarOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Delhi

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Retinitis pigmentosa is slow degenerative disease of rods in retina, starts as night blindness, gradually field of vision reduces to tubular vision, it has genetic predisposition nd there is no defini ... Read More

My father-in-law has retinitis pigmentosa and completely blind my husband have not shown any symptoms yet. Is it possible that our children will also have this disease even if my husband does not have it? My husband is 28 is it possible for him to still develop the disease???

Asked for Female, 28 Years 225 Views v

Dr. Arun RajanOphthalmologist | Thiruvananthapuram

Yes, your children can get it even if your husband doesn't. Yes, your husband may have the disease.. its onset is usually in the 30s. ... Read More

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 ?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 316 Views v

Dr. Harikrishnan VOphthalmologist | Hyderabad

There is no proven treatment (or to slow down progression) for retinitis pigmentosa as on date. Kindly stay informed and do not fall for unsubstantiated promises and assurances. ... Read More

Visited an ophthalmologist a day ago for regular check up...he found out i have dull RP changes. These are his words on paper which he gave me. I am very confused as to what it is...and does it lead to blindness ? and if yes then in how many years it takes to reach that ? I don't have any symptoms... diagnosed with cataract 6 months ago, did not op

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 120 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna KumarPulmonologist | Hyderabad

Pl share the reports. Pl consult Retina specialist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Is there any cure for RP? I'm 29 yes old and started getting the symptoms in early twenties. I have heard that stem cell therapy is an option but I want more details.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Rajendra KumarOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Jaipur

No Treatment till today for RP ... Read More

My husbands father and uncle are affected by Retinitis pigmentosa. My FIL has 2 brothers , out of 3, 2 of them have the disease and the third one is fine. My question is what kind of inherentance pattern that could be? Is my husband is at risk for developing RP.? His eyesight is fine so far. Is there a chance my kids will also have it. He mentioned

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Uzma NausheenOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Gulbarga

I understand your concern.This looks like an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. What about your husbands siblings?Usually this disorder begins in childhood so if your husband is fine till now the ... Read More

Sir my son 10 year old he is suffering from retinitis pigmentos so his night vision or dark vision is few only 10 डिग्री visibility Kindly give some guidance. How can cure our son from this problem.

Asked for Male, 10 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev MittalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello. There is no treatment for retinitis pigmentosa. Low vision aids help ... Read More

Sir/ maam any possible cure we can hope in 3-5 years? So many people are suffering due to this.. It's not as rare as claimed to be why research is not moving faster? From 30-40 years they are claiming for treatment and still in in vivo stages not even touching clinical trials.. Why so ignorant about so many persons eye sight?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Priyanka AhujaOphthalmologist | Thane

Stem cell treatment is currently under trial. Until and unless it gets a FDA approval, it can't be implemented. However retinal prosthesis is being implemented in few countries as a mode of treatment ... Read More

Hi, Am asking this for a close friend. his dad is suffering from retinitis pigmentosa and completely blind. My friend is now 27 years old and his eyesight is good he don't have any glasses and no problems yet. Is it still possible for him to develop the disease? If he take an eye test can we detect it? Thank you for your time.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Urvi PrajapatiOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Gandhinagar

Your friend should go for screening to rule out possibilities. Consultant an ophthalmologist and get retina examination done and ERG to be done. ... Read More

Hi am 32 year old male was studying in the US, suddenly I have been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa since I had difficulty in seeing in the night. The doctors say it is a serious condition. Can you please guide me as what are the causes of this retinitis pigmentosa

Asked for Male, 32 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev MittalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello Retinitis pigmentosa is a serious disease It is genetically inherited and sometimes it may develop without family history ... Read More

Hi am 28 years old male recently I have a complaint regarding seeing in the night. I have visited an ophthalmologist and he has said I have some retina defect. He used the term retinitis pigmentosa. Please explain me what exactly is this conditions and what are the symptoms of the same?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 151 Views v

Dr. A K GoelOphthalmologist | Moradabad

It's the congenital pigmentary degeneration of retina.till date there is no established treatment for it. Some research is going on at shankar netralaya Chennai. ... Read More

Hi I am 36 year old female diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. My Father also had this condition which was detected very late. I am recently diagnosed with this and now worried about the same. Is there any treatment for this condition? If yes kindly suggest what will be the permanent treatment?

Asked for Female, 36 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev MittalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello I am sorry but there is no cure Low vision aids may help you ... Read More

Hi I am 38 year old male currently having some issues in my eye sight. I have been diagnosed with a condition called as retinitis pigmentosa. My grandfather in his late years had some eye sight problem but we are not aware of what was the diagnosis. Can this Retinitis pigmentosa be inherited?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 145 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev MittalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello I can be inherited ... Read More

Sir. Is there any hospital which deals with Retinitis pigmintosa in Delhi... Gene therapy or stem cells therapy

Asked for Male, 32 Years 145 Views v

Dr. Ila SinghalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Udham Singh Nagar

There is no treatment in Delhi in my knowledge ... Read More

Plz can anyone suggest me a doctor for the above mentioned disease. And plz let me know is there any treatment for the same.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev MittalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello I am sorry but there is no treatment for RP Low vision aids may help ... Read More

Is there an effective treatment in ayurveda or homeopathy for Retinitis Pigmentosa. Is there anything that could help reduce vision loss

Asked for Male, 27 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Pallavi R HegdeAyurveda | Bangalore

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Yes. The cause, pathology, treatment and cure possibility everything is clear in Ayurveda. ... Read More

Does Vitamin A Help to reduce vision loss. What is the dose that can help? How progressive is Atypical Rp?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 61 Views v

Dr. A K GoelOphthalmologist | Moradabad

There is not much role of Vit A into.as it's progressive disease,hence you need to have a regular check up. There are some researches going on in Shania netralaya Chennai. You can contact them. ... Read More

Is Lutein + Zeaxanthin tablets good for reducing the deterioration from RP. How many tablets can be taken?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev MittalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello I am sorry but these medicine will not help ... Read More

Hello Sir/ma'am, I was under allopathic treatment for LPP since 5 yrs.,but nothing is fruitful yet..so I think I get ayurvedic remedy for such..is there any treatment for lichen planus pigmentosa in Ayurveda?! Preferably in Mysore..plz let me know.. Thank you..

Asked for Female, 27 Years 150 Views v

Dr. Arati A WaghAyurveda | Satara

There are aryurvedic remedies for lichen.please consult online fot treatment. ... Read More

One of my family member is suffering from Retinitia Pigmentosa disease, could you please suggest me the best treatment.

Asked for Male, 19 Years 146 Views v

Dr. A K GoelOphthalmologist | Moradabad

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There is no permanent treatment for retinitis pigmentosa. It's a slowly progressive disease. In Shania netralaya Chennai some researches are going on you may consult them. ... Read More

Is is fine to go for LASIK or any other spec removal surgery if on is suffering from retinitis pigmentosa along with the range of power around 11(-ve)?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 219 Views v

Dr. Maneck NicholsonOphthalmologist | Mumbai

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Hello RP per se is not a contraindications for lasik. However the visual potential and expectations of the patient need to be discussed with his eye surgeon prior to undergoing any interventional lase ... Read More

MY FATHER IS SUFFERING FROM RETINISYS PIGMENTOSA LAST 5-7 YEARS. AS I GOT THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DISEASE THAT IT DOESNT HAVE FULL TREATMENT TO CURE. I AM FROM YAVATMAL DISTRICT. WHICH DOCTOR I SHOULD APPROACH? FOR TREATMENT?PLEASE GUIDE ME.

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Dr. Vaibhev MittalOphthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello I am sorry but there is no treatment for RP We usually follow up the patient to see for progression Low vision aids will help him You may consult local retina specialist ... Read More

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I have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. I had low vision during my childhood and now it has fully deteriorated. I just want to ask if there is any treatment available so I can see again. Thanks

This is regarding my brother who has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. Is there any cure for this condition. Any help will be appreciated.

I have last 30years retinitis pigmentosa,last 5 years decrease low vision so i cant read at day also. Pls suggest any drops and pills

I have last 30years retinitis pigmentosa,last 5 years i have increase low vision so i cant read at day also. Pls suggest any drops and pills. Doctor said that its problem because of cataracts.

Hi my Mom suffers with Retinitis Pigmentosa does it have any cure, because where ever we concept they saw their is no cure for it, I really need help on this aspect

My father-in-law has retinitis pigmentosa and completely blind my husband have not shown any symptoms yet. Is it possible that our children will also have this disease even if my husband does not have it? My husband is 28 is it possible for him to still develop the disease???

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 ?

Is there any cure for RP? I'm 29 yes old and started getting the symptoms in early twenties. I have heard that stem cell therapy is an option but I want more details.

Sir my son 10 year old he is suffering from retinitis pigmentos so his night vision or dark vision is few only 10 डिग्री visibility Kindly give some guidance. How can cure our son from this problem.

Hi am 32 year old male was studying in the US, suddenly I have been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa since I had difficulty in seeing in the night. The doctors say it is a serious condition. Can you please guide me as what are the causes of this retinitis pigmentosa

Hi am 28 years old male recently I have a complaint regarding seeing in the night. I have visited an ophthalmologist and he has said I have some retina defect. He used the term retinitis pigmentosa. Please explain me what exactly is this conditions and what are the symptoms of the same?

Hi I am 36 year old female diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. My Father also had this condition which was detected very late. I am recently diagnosed with this and now worried about the same. Is there any treatment for this condition? If yes kindly suggest what will be the permanent treatment?

Hi I am 38 year old male currently having some issues in my eye sight. I have been diagnosed with a condition called as retinitis pigmentosa. My grandfather in his late years had some eye sight problem but we are not aware of what was the diagnosis. Can this Retinitis pigmentosa be inherited?

Sir. Is there any hospital which deals with Retinitis pigmintosa in Delhi... Gene therapy or stem cells therapy

Plz can anyone suggest me a doctor for the above mentioned disease. And plz let me know is there any treatment for the same.

Is there an effective treatment in ayurveda or homeopathy for Retinitis Pigmentosa. Is there anything that could help reduce vision loss

Does Vitamin A Help to reduce vision loss. What is the dose that can help? How progressive is Atypical Rp?

Is Lutein + Zeaxanthin tablets good for reducing the deterioration from RP. How many tablets can be taken?

Hello Sir/ma'am, I was under allopathic treatment for LPP since 5 yrs.,but nothing is fruitful yet..so I think I get ayurvedic remedy for such..is there any treatment for lichen planus pigmentosa in Ayurveda?! Preferably in Mysore..plz let me know.. Thank you..

One of my family member is suffering from Retinitia Pigmentosa disease, could you please suggest me the best treatment.

Is is fine to go for LASIK or any other spec removal surgery if on is suffering from retinitis pigmentosa along with the range of power around 11(-ve)?

MY FATHER IS SUFFERING FROM RETINISYS PIGMENTOSA LAST 5-7 YEARS. AS I GOT THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DISEASE THAT IT DOESNT HAVE FULL TREATMENT TO CURE. I AM FROM YAVATMAL DISTRICT. WHICH DOCTOR I SHOULD APPROACH? FOR TREATMENT?PLEASE GUIDE ME.

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