Retinitis pigmentosa

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Narrower Terms 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

Alstrom syndrome

See for

RP

Broader Terms

genetic disorder, retina degeneration

Narrower Terms

Usher syndrome

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• SymptomsThe most common feature of all forms of Retinitis Pigmentosa is a gradual degeneration of the rods and cones.
• com Pressroom Testimonials Bibliography ad disclaimer 2a0 324 Advertising disclaimer 6 b2c Overview Retinitis pigmentosa is a term that refers to group of hereditary disorders that affect the retinas ability to respond to light.
• PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Retinitis pigmentosa is believed to stem from a genetic defect, which leads to a disturbance in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and the breakdown of the photoreceptors' outer segment disc membranes.
• Vance Thompson Retinitis pigmentosa is a rare, inherited disease in which the light-sensitive retina of the eye slowly and progressively degenerates.
• Published in Vision Enhancement Journal Retinitis pigmentosa is a term coined by Donders in 1855.

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