Retinitis Pigmentosa
by Sam Vousden
About Retinitis Pigmentosa
The mother will carry the genetic traits for RP. It is an X chromosome linked disorder. Mostly males are affected. RP causes the affected person to slowly lose vision over time. This can be attributed to mutations of the cells in the eyes.
Treatments
- High doses of vitamin A
- Gene therapy
- Healthy cell transplantation
This is what normal vision is
This is retinitis pigmentosa
Inner tissue of the eye
To summarize
Retinitis pigmentosa is an X linked genetic disorder. It causes those who have it to gradually lose vision. It cannot be cured but there are a couple scientifically proven treatments. Most of which are surgical.