No: But regular eye exams are warranted to surveil against treatable complications such as cataract and macular edema. Also, multiple new and exciting clinical research trials are underway for this group of diseases (there are dozens of kinds of rp) including gene therapy.
Answered 6/16/2015
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Vitamin A: Vitamin a , 15000 iu has been shown to slow down the progression of retinitis pigmentosa in some patients.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Vitamin A: Treatment with 15, 000 iu of vitamin a has been shown to slow the progression rp.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Not yet: There is research that is hopeful. Retinal transplantation, artificial retina and gene therapy among them.
Answered 2/21/2013
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