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37 Year Old Female Known Case Of Bilteral Retinitis Pigmentosa
Question: 37 year old female known case of bilteral Retinitis Pigmentosa. On exam, VA 6/9, N6 both eyes. Heaviness and night blindness.IOC wnl. Please confirm the prognosis from the insurance company perspective and ongoing treatment.
Brief Answer:
Ophthalmological consultation recommended...
Detailed Answer:
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At this outset, firstly please note that Retinitis Pigmentosa is primarily a genetic disorder and most of the time patients are born with it...
Now the prognosis and outcome can only be confirmed by an Ophthalmologist (preferably after a thorough check-up of the patient)...Since this is a specialized field, you can also utilize the 'Ask A Specialist' option in this forum and so that it gets attended by the Ophthalmologist only for further analysis...
Take Care
Kind Regards
Ophthalmological consultation recommended...
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome back to 'Ask A Doctor' service...
I've gone through your query...
At this outset, firstly please note that Retinitis Pigmentosa is primarily a genetic disorder and most of the time patients are born with it...
Now the prognosis and outcome can only be confirmed by an Ophthalmologist (preferably after a thorough check-up of the patient)...Since this is a specialized field, you can also utilize the 'Ask A Specialist' option in this forum and so that it gets attended by the Ophthalmologist only for further analysis...
Take Care
Kind Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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