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Retinitis Pigmentosa Diagnosis and Symptoms

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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?

Waxy pallor of the optic disk Signup and view all the answers

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

Both central and peripheral vision Signup and view all the answers

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

Electroretinography Signup and view all the answers

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

Funduscopy Signup and view all the answers

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

Laser therapy Signup and view all the answers

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

Gene therapy Signup and view all the answers

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

Epiretinal and subretinal computer chip implants Signup and view all the answers

What is the common early symptom of retinitis pigmentosa?

Peripheral vision loss Signup and view all the answers

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

Liver function Signup and view all the answers