Retinitis Pigmentosa 72 C4225315
A genetic condition causing progressive retinal damage and vision loss, usually starting with difficulty seeing at night. Both eyes are generally affected over time. Care involves symptom management and low vision services.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q15.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- ophthalmologic
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(ophthalmologic)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Night blindness (nyctalopia)
(ophthalmologic)Loss of peripheral vision (tunnel vision)
(ophthalmologic)Photophobia (light sensitivity)
(ophthalmologic)Central visual acuity loss (macular involvement)
(ophthalmologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Medication management with follow-up care
Active treatment with regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended.
Mobility and Orientation Training
Certified orientation and mobility specialists teach adaptive techniques for safe navigation, including use of white cane, lighting strategies, and environmental modifications.
Antioxidant Combination Therapy
Supplementation with vitamin A, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, and lutein under ophthalmologic guidance to support retinal cell function and potentially slow photoreceptor loss.
Additional treatment options
Balance and Fall Prevention Program
Physical therapy focusing on vestibular compensation, strength training, and proprioceptive exercises to address balance challenges common in advanced RP.
physical_therapyComprehensive Visual Function Assessment
Serial testing including visual acuity, visual fields, dark adaptometry, and electroretinography to objectively measure disease progression and treatment response.
monitoringGene Therapy Clinical Trial Evaluation
Tissue-typing and eligibility screening for emerging gene-specific therapies and clinical trials targeting particular RP genetic subtypes.
procedureWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
See a doctor within 24 hours
Moderate to severe symptoms that may indicate worsening of this condition. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Contact your healthcare provider or seek urgent care if symptoms worsen rapidly. Go to the emergency department for life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa 72 C4225315?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Hartong DT, Berson EL, Dryja TP. Retinitis pigmentosa. Lancet. 2006.
Daiger SP, Sullivan LS, Bowne SJ. Genes and mutations causing retinitis pigmentosa. Hum Mol Genet. 2013.
Cideciyan AV, Jacobson SG, Beltran WA, et al. Human retinal gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2012.
Berson EL, Rosner B, Sandberg MA, et al. Clinical trial of lutein in patients with retinitis pigmentosa. Arch Ophthalmol. 2010.
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