See how Retinitis pigmentosa is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Retinitis pigmentosa
Eye care professionals who have the complete visual history of the person. Select a doctor who is above average in the practice. The test of reading your peripheral vision (visual field) should tell your doctor about any degeneration. RP results in referral to a retina specialist.
RP can be diagnosed with Amslers charts as the most simple test.
Peripheral vision test is the next step.
The most reliable tests are being done with mapping the activity of the retina.
It's pretty simple.
Started when I was 22 or so. My mom has RP and my sister has vision trouble as well. I knew I had RP rather soon after but spent years fighting the changes I needed to make to my lifestyle. Hell, I still do. RP folks tend to be...
I'm not going to write personal information here. But I do encourage you to contact me if you have RP or Coats Disease. I have never met or known anybody else who has Coats, so that would be particularly interesting. We might be able to share informa...
I was diagnosed with autosomal dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa when I was 14. I inherited it from my dad. I was declared legally blind (less than 20 degrees of vision) when I was 20. I am currently 28, and I have 5 degrees left. I also have cystoid mac...
AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE RP - GENE PDE6B PATHOGENIC MUTATION HETEROZYGOUS (C.892C>T (P.GIN298*))
I was diagnosed with RP in 2012, aged 32, after my boyfriend at the time insisted I go and get my eyes checked. He once brought me a glass of water during ...
Another question... Do you still have a job? Or is it too difficult to work with your RP? I do have a job, but it is not so easy and it is very exhausting for my eyes...
I love to travel! I have a vision of only 3°, but I really want to see the world! The noises, the smell, the kind people, to be on the road, I love it! Where have you guys been to and what are your favorite destinations?