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Retinitis pigmentosa
This is regarding my brother who has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. Is there any cure for this condition. Any help will be appreciated.
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There is no treatment available for retinitis pigmentosa
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
There is no treatment for retinitis pigmentosa. But the associated problems like refractive error, cataract can be taken care of.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No pl.
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Dr. Miss Hema Mansukhlal Mer
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
1 yrs exp
Mumbai
Unfortunately not.
However, research is going on.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear user, unfortunately there is no treatment available for retinitis pigmentosa.
Please consult local retina specialist for understanding the condition better.
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