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Retinitis Pigmentosa, What Is The Disease ?
Am about to get married at the age of 33, my spouse just told me he is been diagnose with retinitis pigmantosa. i have never heard of such illness before so i decided ti research on it, the research i found was scary. i read it is an inherited eye problem that can lead to blindness also he can pass it down to his children. Now am am afraid to go ahead with the relationship. Is there a way u can avoid passing it to his children?
Mon, 29 Aug 2011
Hi Ebonny,
Welcome to HCM.
Yes retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetically aquired disease, in which the affected person has gradually diminishing vision. The field of vision gradually decreases resulting in tube vision, i.e. as if looking through a long tube, side vision is completely lost. It may or may not culminate in complete loss of vision.
Unfortunately there is no guaranteed method to prevent genetically inherited defects, at present, though research in genetic engineering is progressing at a fast pase.
Wish you all the best and hope for the best.
Welcome to HCM.
Yes retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetically aquired disease, in which the affected person has gradually diminishing vision. The field of vision gradually decreases resulting in tube vision, i.e. as if looking through a long tube, side vision is completely lost. It may or may not culminate in complete loss of vision.
Unfortunately there is no guaranteed method to prevent genetically inherited defects, at present, though research in genetic engineering is progressing at a fast pase.
Wish you all the best and hope for the best.
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hello,
most hereditary diseases cannot be stopped from passing down to the chidren.
however early diagnosis and treatment will help to reduce complications.
in this there is progressive degeneration of the retina, specifically of the light receptors, known as the rods and cones. The rods of the retina are involved earlier in the course of the disease, and cone deterioration occurs later.
visual field tests and electroretinogram will help diagnose this condition early.
food rich in vitamin a and e and omega 3 rich diets will help.
i hope i have answered your query.
take care
most hereditary diseases cannot be stopped from passing down to the chidren.
however early diagnosis and treatment will help to reduce complications.
in this there is progressive degeneration of the retina, specifically of the light receptors, known as the rods and cones. The rods of the retina are involved earlier in the course of the disease, and cone deterioration occurs later.
visual field tests and electroretinogram will help diagnose this condition early.
food rich in vitamin a and e and omega 3 rich diets will help.
i hope i have answered your query.
take care
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Dr. Neelam Pawar,
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RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA IS GENETICALLY HEREDITED SO CHANCES OF GETTING TRANSMISSION IS THERE.DISEASE IS PROGRESSIVE SOMETIME VISION CAN DROP SEVERELY U CAN HAVE ONLY CENTRAL VISION BUT U CANT SAY WHICH CHILD BE AFFECTED.TAKE CONSULTATION OF ANY HOSPITAL WHO ARE HAVING GENETIC COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT.
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