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What is the most common presenting symptom of retinitis pigmentosa?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a key funduscopic finding in retinitis pigmentosa?
In advanced cases of retinitis pigmentosa, what aspect of vision may be affected?
In advanced cases of retinitis pigmentosa, what aspect of vision may be affected?
Which test is helpful in confirming the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa?
Which test is helpful in confirming the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa?
What is the diagnostic tool usually used to confirm a diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa?
What is the diagnostic tool usually used to confirm a diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method to slow the progression of retinitis pigmentosa?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method to slow the progression of retinitis pigmentosa?
What is the treatment specifically available for confirmed biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy?
What is the treatment specifically available for confirmed biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy?
Which type of implants can restore some visual sensations in patients with total or near total vision loss?
Which type of implants can restore some visual sensations in patients with total or near total vision loss?
What is the common early symptom of retinitis pigmentosa?
What is the common early symptom of retinitis pigmentosa?
What should patients taking vitamin A palmitate for retinitis pigmentosa regularly monitor?
What should patients taking vitamin A palmitate for retinitis pigmentosa regularly monitor?
