Retinitis: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - WebMD
WEBNov 9, 2022 · Retinitis is a disease that threatens vision by damaging the retina -- the light-sensing tissue at the back of your eye. Although there's no cure, there are steps you can take to protect your...
What Is Retinitis Pigmentosa? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of eye problems that affect the retina. This condition changes how the retina responds to light, making it hard to see. In this article: What Is Retinitis Pigmentosa? What Causes Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms; How Is Retinitis Pigmentosa Diagnosed? Can Retinitis Pigmentosa Be Treated?
Retinal diseases - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Retinal diseases can affect any part of your retina, a thin layer of tissue on the inside back wall of the eye. The retina contains millions of light-sensitive cells, called rods and cones, and other nerve cells that receive and organize visual information.
Retinitis Pigmentosa: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment - WebMD
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a term for a group of eye diseases that can lead to loss of sight. What they have in common are specific changes your doctor sees when they look at your retina -- a...
Retinal diseases - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 8, 2024 · To check for retinal disease, a dilated eye exam is usually necessary. Make an appointment with a doctor who specializes in eye care — an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. He or she can perform a complete eye exam.
Retinitis Pigmentosa - National Eye Institute
WEBNov 15, 2023 · At a glance: Retinitis Pigmentosa. Early Symptoms: Loss of night vision and side (peripheral) vision. Later Symptoms: Vision loss and blindness. Diagnosis: Dilated eye exam, electroretinography (a type of retina test), genetic test. Treatment: Low vision aids, vision rehabilitation.
Retinal Diseases: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Outlook - Healthline
WEBNov 4, 2022 · Retinal diseases are conditions that cause damage to the specialized cells at the back of your eye. These conditions can be inherited or develop over time.
Retinitis Pigmentosa - EyeWiki
WEBRetinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of inherited retinal disorders characterized by diffuse progressive dysfunction of predominantly rod photoreceptors with subsequent degeneration of cone photoreceptors and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBMay 4, 2022 · Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the term for a group of inherited eye diseases (IRDs) that affect the retina. An early symptom is trouble with night vision.
Retinal diseases - Care at Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Teamwork. Mayo Clinic ophthalmologists, eye surgeons, pediatric ophthalmologists, neuro-ophthalmologists and others work together to diagnose and treat adults and children with retinal diseases. Retinal experts collaborate with other specialists to provide care for the whole person.
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