Management of retinitis pigmentosa: A clinical case

Abstract

Retinitis pigmentosa refers to a heterogeneous group of genetic eye diseases where rods or cones are predominantly affected. Generally, the different forms of retinitis pigmentosa are based on a progressive degeneration of the neuronal photoreceptor, which is known for varied visual disabilities. Sometimes patient may not become visually limited or legally blind until their adult age, or they maintain a fairly acceptable vision for their entire lives. Other people become completely blind at an early age, during their middle childhood. Even though there are no efficient treatments for retinitis pigmentosa, we have several options for the future for this type of patients, which are currently under study. Nowadays a multidisciplinary approach is required that allows using the visual remnant and improvement in the daily activities of the patient.