Retinitis pigmentosa Flashcards
1
Q
What is retinitis pigmentosa?
A
An inherited condition where there is degeneration of the rods and cones in the retina
2
Q
Describe the typical presentation of retinitis pigmentosa
A
Night blindness is often the first symptom (loss of rods first)
3
Q
How is retintis pigmentosa diagnosed?
A
Fundoscopy - which shows a “bone-spicule” pigmentation
