retinitis pigmentosa Flashcards
1
Q
Retinal nerve cells degenerate; pigmented cells grow is the pathophysiology for what condition
A
retinitis pigmentosa
2
Q
Night blindness
Loss of peripheral (then total) vision
Lacy, heavy pigmentation
are signs and symptoms for what condition
A
retinitis pigmentosa
3
Q
patients with retinitis pigmentosa should avoid
A
drugs that affect retinal cells
4
Q
what type of glasses should patients with retinitis pigmentosa wear
A
glasses with UV protection
