Author Archives: Dr. Andy Rosenfarb
What Are The Long Term Results of Acupuncture For Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Question: Helen writes, “What are the long term results of acupuncture for Retinitis Pigmentosa?” Answer: Thanks for the question Helen! Well, one of the good things of having practiced for a while now is that I have had many patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Ushers and other conditions. I’ll stick to RP because that’s the…
8 Celebrities Who Have Retinitis Pigmentosa
You might not know this but there are several celebrities and famous people who have retinitis pigmentosa (RP), which is an inherited disease that usually begins with night blindness. The vision may deteriorate slowly, sometimes causing complete blindness. Here are eight of them that you might not know about. 1. Steve Wynn Business Magnate Steve…
Top 10 Retinitis Pigmentosa Online Support Groups
There are some excellent forums and support groups online for people with retinitis pigmentosa. Many provide educational information about RP, but more importantly, they provide group a of participants that support each other. Most of the participants discuss RP symptoms or their life problems created by having this disease. They receive feedback from other members…
10 Most Asked Questions by Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
Most people who are diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) already have some indication that they have eye problems. They usually suffer from night blindness, or sometimes they think they are just a klutz because they frequently run into things due to peripheral vision loss. Once an individual is told they have RP, they often have…
Retinitis Pigmentosa International Review
Retinitis Pigmentosa International (RPI) is a non-profit organization committed to focusing world attention on vision loss. They promote public awareness, research, education and human services for people with degenerative eye diseases. Approximately 1 in 2,719, or 100,000 people suffer from this disorder in the United States, and this disease occurs in every continent in the…
I Have Been Diagnosed With Retinitis Pigmentosa – Now What?
1. What is Next after Diagnosis? The most common reaction after being told you have retinitis pigmentosa is fear. It is a frightening disease as you usually do not know how fast it will progress, and there are decisions to be made that affect your daily life. Do not go through this alone. Everyone needs…
Top 5 Helpful Vitamins Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa Must Know About
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a retinal disease without a cure; however, there are already some vitamins that will slow down the damage to your retina caused by RP. Some of these antioxidants have been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. 1. Vitamin A Palmitate Benefits Vitamin A palmitate (retinyl palmitate) is a common…
Top 7 Symptoms of Retinitis Pigmentosa
Understanding Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited disorder of the eyes that causes retinal degeneration. The retina is the light sensitive area at the back of the eye. The retina has photoreceptor cells made up of rods and cones that are located in the back of the eye. Retinitis pigmentosa is responsible for…
Top 10 Retinitis Pigmentosa Books You Ought To Read
When you have a chronic illness, such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP), it is important to learn everything you can about this complicated disease. There are several outstanding books on this topic, which can increase your understanding of the cause of the disease, appropriate medical tests and the various treatment options. There are also excellent books…
Genetic Predisposition and Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited disorder that causes progressive vision loss by the damage that is caused to the retina. There are greater than 100 genetic mutations known to affect the inheritance of RP. Family history determines the mode of inheritance of retinitis pigmentosa, which describes the way a genetic disorder or trait is…