Retinitis pigmentosa

A group of rare eye disorders that cause progressive vision loss due to retinal degeneration.

Why this matters

Stem cell and gene therapies are being studied to restore vision in affected individuals.

LINK: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinitis-pigmentosa#:~:text=What%20is%20retinitis%20pigmentosa%3F,over%20time%2C%20causing%20vision%20loss.