Retinitis pigmentosa – treatment modalities – review

Kamila Krasodomska, Wojciech Lubiński

Abstract


Introduction: Progressive nature and lack of effective treatment of the retinitis pigmentosa (RP) leads to search for the new therapeutic methods to stop progression of the disease.

The aim of this study is to review the current treatment modalities that may influence progression of RP.

Materials and methods: Based on the results reported in the available literature, non-pharmacological and pharmacological investigation in RP has been reviewed.

Results: The results of numerous studies indicate that so far there is no cure for RP. However, there are methods that can slow down progression of the disease.

Conclusions: Therapeutic treatment of patients with RP should be focused on providing psychological care, education planning, assistance in making a decision about a future profession or having children. Ophthalmologists should provide partially sighted people with a complete list of available optical systems, as well as treat cataract and cysts macular changes often associated with RP.


Keywords


retinitis pigmentosa; pharmacological treatment; non-pharmacological treatment

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.279

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