Can retinitis pigmentosa lead to optic atrophy?

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Optic atrophy due to be retinitis pigmentosa

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Dr. Babita Goel

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Answered on 23rd May '24

As per my understanding, you want to know whether retinitis pigmentosa can lead to optic atrophy. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is rare degenerative disease affecting the rod photoreceptors in the retina. The optic disc in RP may show optic atrophy, usually defined as a 'waxy pallor' of the disc, and is assumed to be a due of photoreceptor degeneration. Consult an ophthalmologist to rule out the cause in your case and to also guide you for further course of management. You can refer - Best Ophthalmologists in India, to sought consultation!

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Patient: Mrs. Kavita Dilip Dubal Date: 10 Aug 2024 Age: 42 Complaints: Diminished vision in the left eye for 15 days. Findings: Right Eye: Vision: 6/12P Diagnosis: Myopia, macular degeneration, tesselated fundus Treatment: Eyedrops for constant use Left Eye: Vision: CF1Mtr. Diagnosis: Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization Recommended: Anti-VEGF injection Question: Should you proceed with the injection or explore other options? and what is condation of right eye??

Female | 43

In your left eye, there is degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, which has caused your vision to decline. In this condition, new blood vessels are growing in the wrong place. The best treatment option right now is an anti-VEGF injection, which can prevent these vessels from causing further damage to your eye. Meanwhile, your right eye has myopia, macular degeneration, and a tessellated fundus. Although your eyesight is not clear, regular use of eye drops can help control the situation to some extent.

Answered on 3rd Sept '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal

Low vision Thin optic nerve Eye pain headache

Male | 20

The reason you’re not able to see well may be that your optic nerve is thin. This could result in things appearing fuzzy or being hard to see. People with this issue might also feel pain around their eyes and get frequent headaches. Book an appointment with an eye specialist soon enough.

Answered on 27th May '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal

Kya cataract ki surgery karane se meri eyes sahi ho jaye gi ?? Bina operation ke eye thik nahi hosakti h kya??

Female | 21

The results of eye surgery can be helpful for your vision. Generally, when your eyes suffer from cataracts, you may tend to see things more or less, have problems with color, and even have trouble with night vision. Cataracts are the result of the lens of the eye becoming cloudy. The surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial one. This stuff can make you see better.

Answered on 1st Aug '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal

Astigmatism causes sleep during studying . I have astigmatism little high and I don't use glasses . Sleepiness during study is becoz of astigmatism ?

Male | 21

astigmatism could be a factor in sleepiness while studying. Fatigue and sleepiness are often caused by the vision complications of astigmatism such as blurriness and distraction. It is vital to go to an optometrist or ophthalmologist for a professional eye examination and the proper correction of visual impairments via prescription glasses or contact lenses.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal

What are the symptoms one can experience if they have Eye Cancer? Are they noticeable or do they go unnoticed?

Eye cancer does not always cause obvious symptoms and may only be picked up during a routine eye test. Some of the common symptoms of eye cancer are:

Shadows
Flashes of light
Blurred vision
Dark patch in eye that's getting bigger
Partial or total loss of vision
Bulging of 1 eye
A lump on eyelid or in eye that's increasing in size
Pain in or around eye, others.

The above mentioned symptoms can also be caused by more minor eye conditions, so they're not necessarily a sign of cancer. Consult an ophthalmologist. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Wind wafted a small amount of perfume into the side of my eyes. I'm currently experiencing discomfort and strange sensations in my eyes as a result of the perfume. I'm worried about going blind?

Male | 33

There's no need to panic when you get some perfume into your eyes. When we get something irritating our eyes, it's common to feel discomfort and unusual things. You may have been affected by the perfume, hence these symptoms. In that case, you should splash clean water on them gently for a while. If it doesn't stop, have an eye specialist see it as soon as possible.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal

what is the transprint thing in my mother eye. This is look like transprint pimple on white part of eye. Please explain in hindi if possible.

Female | 45

The transparent bump on the white part of your mother's eye could be a pinguecula or conjunctival cyst. It's usually harmless but should be checked by an eye doctor, to ensure there’s no serious issue. Please take her to the doctor for a proper examination.

Answered on 1st Oct '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal

Optic atrophy due to be retinitis pigmentosa

As per my understanding, you want to know whether retinitis pigmentosa can lead to optic atrophy. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is rare degenerative disease affecting the rod photoreceptors in the retina. The optic disc in RP may show optic atrophy, usually defined as a 'waxy pallor' of the disc, and is assumed to be a due of photoreceptor degeneration. Consult an ophthalmologist to rule out the cause in your case and to also guide you for further course of management. You can refer - Best Ophthalmologists in India, to sought consultation!

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello, I would like to ask does masturbation cause glaucoma or blindness?

Female | 35

Masturbation has nothing to do with glaucoma or blindness. The eye pressure causing some visual disturbance is glaucoma. One of the most common activities in human life is masturbation, in which people do not harm their health. If this is the case for you, if you notice hazy vision or experience eye pain, go to your eye doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Answered on 18th Sept '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal

I have Eye red 3 days... I want eye drop or tab for treatment

Male | 24

Allergies, infections, or dryness may cause this. Over-the-counter lubricating eye drops can be used to treat it. These drops will help relieve your eyes and reduce the redness. Stick to the label directions and don't rub your eyes. If the redness does not go away or becomes worse, please see an eye specialist as soon as possible.

Answered on 28th May '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal

My eye I woke up and and try looking at my light bulbs and I saw something like rainbow color’s around it and also my eye ball is red since morning

Male | 16

You are experiencing an ailment called eye strain. Nowadays, it is common for people to experience problems with their eyesight. When your eyes are overworked they might be showing kaleidoscope colors or red. This is possible when the eyes are staring at light bulbs for too long. To help, rest your eyes by looking away from screens and lights. Eye drops or glasses may also be useful.

Answered on 7th Sept '24

Dr. Sumeet Agrawal