Question 1

retinitis pigmentosa, what is the vitamin a dosage for children?

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Very high: Vitamin A in very high doses (i.e.10,000-15.000IU daily) has been shown to slow by 2 % per year the rate of progression of RP.  This should only be given under the direct supervision of a physician who can monitor for adverse effects of this dose.  
Some modest benefit has also been demonstrated with the use of a spice, curcumin, which carries no risk of harm.  Gene therapy is being explored.

Question 2

what are the tests for retinitis?

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Looking at retina...: ...With an ophthalmoscope - an ophthalmologist does that at every exam.

Question 3

what is retinitis stigmatosis and how is it treated?

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Retinitis pigmentosa: This is an inherited condition with degeneration of the light receptive elements of the retina.  There is no known treatment.  It usually causes severe blindness.

Question 4

what is the treatment for retinitis?

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No Treatment: There is no known acceptable treatment for retinitis pigmentosa.

None.

Question 5

what is retinitis pigmentosa?

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Genetic disease: This is a genetic disease which induces gradual breakdown of the retina with progressive decreased vision and night blindness.  This is progressive and few effective treatments exist - some have tried high dose vitamin a supplements.  It is easily diagnosed with a dilated eye exam.

Question 6

what is retinitis pigmentosa and how is it treated?

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Inherited eye diseas: Retinitis pigmentosa (rp) is a group of similar-appearing eye diseases that are hereditary in nature and can lead to blindness.  There is no known effective treatment at this time.  Rp often causes night blindness and reduction of peripheral vision.  More advanced disease causes loss of central vision.  The genetic defect in some autosomal dominant forms of rp is known.

Question 7

latest treatment for bird shot retinitis?

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Retinochoroidopathy: Birdshot retinochoroidopathy is an uncommon chronic posterior uveitis.  It should be followed by a specialist.  Treatment is focused on reducing inflammation.  This can be done with steroids or cyclosporine with or without ketoconazole.  Other agents tried include mycophenolate mofetil, azathioprine, methotrexate, and daclizumab.  Please see the doctor for appropriate treatment and follow-up.

Question 8

when was retinitis pigmentosa discovered?

Accepted Answer

Late 1800s: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), an inherited degeneration of the retina has been around since ancient times.  The actual [pathology could not be observed until the ophthalmoscope was discovered in the mid 1800s..  The appearance of the retina reminded early observers of infectious, usually syphylitic retinopathy. So it was name RP.  Now we know it is not infected, but inherited.

Question 9

how many types of retinitis pigmentosa...

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Three: There are three basic types that differ on their inheritance pattern (sex linked, recessive and autosomal dominate) and severity  
the recessive the most severe and the auto dom the least.

Question 10

is retinitis pigmentosa a cause for concern?

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: I suggest you see a retinal specialist for a diagnosis and maybe an ERG.

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