Retinitis Pigmentosa

The product of perhaps the most important research meeting in the field, this essential text outlines all the latest research in retinal degeneration. Culled from the proceedings of the International Symposium on the subject, the topics in this volume explore the etiology, cellular mechanisms, epidemiology, models and potential therapeutic measures for the blinding diseases of retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. A must-read for researchers in the field.

This Atlas of Inherited Retinal Disorders provides a thorough overview of various inherited retinal dystrophies with emphasis on phenotype characteristics and how they relate to the most frequently encountered genes. It also meets the previously unmet needs of PhD students who will benefit from seeing the phenotypes of genes they work on and study. Further, because genetic-testing costs are quite high and spiraling higher, this Atlas will help geneticists familiarize themselves with the candidate gene approach to test patients’ genomes, enabling more cost-efficient testing. This invaluable atlas is organized into eight sections starting with an introduction to the basic knowledge on retinal imaging, followed by diseases listed according to inheritance pattern and disorders with extraocular manifestations grouped by defining features. This structure will be intuitive to clinicians and students studying inherited retinal disorders.

Retinitis pigmentosa, or RP, is when there is retinal damage caused by genetic defects. The cells controlling that night vision, or rods, are damaged and so are the retinal cone cells. There can be dark deposits in the retina. This condition can also be known as rod-cone dystrophy, or progressive pigmentary retinopathy. It was first mentioned in 1855 by the Dutch ophthalmologist Franziscus C. Donders. The condition affects night vision among other visual disorders and can lead in some cases to total blindness. Some of the most severe signs do not happen until early adulthood. Symptoms of RP include tunnel vision, night blindness, glare or light problems, double vision, cataracts, and decreased visual acuity. While there is no cure for RP, several treatment options are available to help you manage the disease. Includes information on current clinical trials and how to get a genetic test for RP.

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The ARVO sectional meetings offer the opportunity to hold a symposium on some specialized subject. We have selected retinitis pigmentosa because it is a common disease and because current research holds an apparent promise for a future clinical resolution of the disease. Retinitis pigmentosa is a complicated condition. We may find that it is not a single disease, but possibly several disease. Hopefully, anything we learn from our current research can be applied to the clinical aspects, in order that we may care or at least fain a better understanding of the condition. Proceedings based on an Association for Research in Vision and Op[h]thalmology symposium held at the Duke University Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, November 14-15, 1975.

Are you someone who has been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa or a parent who has recently learned that your child is losing their vision? Then this book might just be for you. In this book, you will learn: • How to deal with your child’s vision loss. Parenting is already difficult but this book will help you learn fundamental lessons to pass on to your child as well as practical advice on how to help your child learn the skills they need to live independently. • How to deal with school, bullies, and make it through college. Bullies plague many children but living with a disability can make that bullying so much worse but learning skills that can help you avoid the bullies and make it through your first taste of independence safely and with confidence can make all the difference. • How to live independently from getting a job to dating to practical skills you can use in your everyday life. This book can help you. • How to get a guide dog. One of the most life-changing things a visually impaired person can do is get a guide dog. This book will walk you through how to get a guide dog and how that dog will change your life. If you’re tired of struggling with your vision loss, Retinitis Pigmentosa 101 will help you find the joy in life again along with showing you practical skills you need to function in your everyday life. About the Expert Katie McCoy may have been born with Retinitis Pigmentosa, but vision loss hasn’t slowed her down. With a Bachelor’s in history from the College of Charleston and a Master’s in museum education from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., Katie formerly worked as a museum education assistant and as a special education teacher, and now serves as an associate director of philanthropy for Southeastern Guide Dogs. She has a drive to help others with disabilities and to share the hope that many people need. Katie has participated in competitive gymnastics, vault on a horse, and is a long-distance runner. She has been able to adapt and excel despite her vision loss and would like to help others do the same. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

This volume details the history of Retinitis Pigmentosa and current treatment options. Chapters guide readers through CRISPR, gene therapy, stem cell therapy, next-generation sequencing methods, gene editing, and translational applications of other therapies to the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Retinitis Pigmentosa aims to be a useful practical guide to researches to help further their study in this field.