Retinitis Pigmentosa (Rod Cone Dystrophy)

About- Retinitis pigmentosa also called rod-cone dystrophy is a degenerative disease in which the back wall of the eye (retina) is damaged
Symptoms-
 A problem in night vision
 Decreased peripheral vision 
 Tunnel vision
 Complete blindness in severe case

Causes-
It happens due to the gene defect.
Specialists to visit
 Ophthalmologist
 Optometrist
 Medical Geneticist

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References
https://www.allaboutvision.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://en.wikipedia.org

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