Retinitis Pigmentosa Diagnosis and Symptoms
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What is the most common presenting symptom of retinitis pigmentosa?

  • Congenital hearing loss
  • Night blindness (correct)
  • Peripheral ring scotoma
  • Central vision loss
  • How is the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa confirmed?

  • Blood tests
  • Skin biopsy
  • Funduscopy (correct)
  • MRI of the eye
  • What is the most common inheritance pattern of retinitis pigmentosa?

  • X-linked recessive
  • Y-linked
  • Autosomal recessive
  • Autosomal dominant (correct)
  • Which of the following is a key funduscopic finding in retinitis pigmentosa?

    <p>Waxy pallor of the optic disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In advanced cases of retinitis pigmentosa, what aspect of vision may be affected?

    <p>Both central and peripheral vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is helpful in confirming the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa?

    <p>Electroretinography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic tool usually used to confirm a diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa?

    <p>Funduscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method to slow the progression of retinitis pigmentosa?

    <p>Laser therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment specifically available for confirmed biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy?

    <p>Gene therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of implants can restore some visual sensations in patients with total or near total vision loss?

    <p>Epiretinal and subretinal computer chip implants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common early symptom of retinitis pigmentosa?

    <p>Peripheral vision loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should patients taking vitamin A palmitate for retinitis pigmentosa regularly monitor?

    <p>Liver function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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