Retinitis Pigmentosa News and Research

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Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye). RP causes the breakdown of photoreceptor cells (cells in the retina that detect light). Photoreceptor cells capture and process light helping us to see. As these cells breakdown and die, patients experience progressive vision loss. The most common feature of all forms of RP is a gradual breakdown of rods (retinal cells that detect dim light) and cones (retinal cells that detect light and color). Most forms of RP first cause the breakdown of rod cells. These forms of RP, sometimes called rod-cone dystrophy, usually begin with night blindness. Night blindness is somewhat like the experience normally sighted individuals encounter when entering a dark movie theatre on a bright, sunny day. However, patients with RP cannot adjust well to dark and dimly lit environments.
Fetal tissue restores lost sight from retinitis pigmentosa

Fetal tissue restores lost sight from retinitis pigmentosa

Transplanted human retinal stem cells can successfully regenerate

Transplanted human retinal stem cells can successfully regenerate

First generation of human retinal cells in the laboratory from human embryonic stem cells

First generation of human retinal cells in the laboratory from human embryonic stem cells

The same gene functions in vision and immune system, research shows

The same gene functions in vision and immune system, research shows

Potential stem cells treatment for retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal degenerations

Potential stem cells treatment for retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal degenerations

Treatment with vitamin A and an omega-3 fatty acid slows down the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Treatment with vitamin A and an omega-3 fatty acid slows down the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Zinc plays a crucial role in blindness

Zinc plays a crucial role in blindness

Researchers have discovered the cause of one form of retinitis pigmentosa, a type of genetically inherited blindness

Researchers have discovered the cause of one form of retinitis pigmentosa, a type of genetically inherited blindness

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