Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the retinal pigment epithelium?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Many functions: The RPE is a layer underneath the retina that serves many roles. Its many functions include light absorption, epithelial transport, spatial ion buffering, visual cycle, phagocytosis, secretion and immune modulation. Without it, the retina degenerates as in various diseases including AMD.
Answered 5/15/2018
3.5k views
Cells under retina: The retinal pigment epithelium are cells under the retina that work to keep your photoreceptors working properly and allow vision. They can become damaged in various diseases, probably the most common being AMD.
Answered 12/6/2014
3.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What do the rod cells in the retina contain a light absorbing pigment called?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is congenital hypertrophy of retinal pigmentation epithelium?
I have congenital hypertrophy of retinal pigmentation epithelium, any suggestions?
Pattern dystrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium: What does this mean?
Can you tell me about pattern dystrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium?
Can lattice degeneration be thought of (seen) as warts on the pigment epithelium of peripheral retina?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
