{"id":1882,"date":"2025-10-22T10:39:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/symptoms-and-course\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:47:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:47:40","slug":"retinitis-pigmentosa-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/en\/retinitis-pigmentosa-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms &amp; Progression"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-206913&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126459&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column 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fontsize-431854\">\n                        Retinitis pigmentosa (RP): Symptoms, Signs &amp; Diagnosis                    <\/h1>\n                                \n                <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__text-wrapper\">\n                                            <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__text-content text-lead\">\n                            <p>Recognize the typical signs of RP, understand its progression, and learn how the diagnosis is made \u2014 and what matters most now.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                                    <\/div>\n                \n                                \n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Image (breaks out to right edge) -->\n                            <div class=\"cvc-hero-image__image\">\n                    <img width=\"2200\" height=\"1249\" src=\"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OV_Symptome-und-Verlauf.webp\" class=\"attachment-full 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id=\"cvc-anchor-nav-6a4d818334b6d\" class=\"cvc-element cvc-anchor-navigation cvc-anchor-navigation--violet\">\n    <div class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__container\">\n        <nav class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__nav\" \n             role=\"navigation\" \n             aria-label=\"Anchor navigation\">\n            \n            <ul class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__list\">\n                                                        <li class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#was-ist-rp\" \n                           id=\"cvc-anchor-nav-6a4d818334b6d-link-1\"\n                           class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__link cvc-anchor-navigation__link--active\"\n                           data-smooth-scroll\n                           aria-current=\"location\">\n                            <span class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__label\">What is RP?<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"cvc-sr-only\">(current section)<\/span>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#anzeichen\" \n                           id=\"cvc-anchor-nav-6a4d818334b6d-link-2\"\n                           class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__link\"\n                           data-smooth-scroll\n                           >\n                            <span class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__label\">Signs<\/span>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#diagnose\" \n                           id=\"cvc-anchor-nav-6a4d818334b6d-link-3\"\n                           class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__link\"\n                           data-smooth-scroll\n                           >\n                            <span class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__label\">Diagnosis<\/span>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#verlauf\" \n                           id=\"cvc-anchor-nav-6a4d818334b6d-link-4\"\n                           class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__link\"\n                           data-smooth-scroll\n                           >\n                            <span class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__label\">Progression<\/span>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#verlauf-beeinflussen\" \n                           id=\"cvc-anchor-nav-6a4d818334b6d-link-5\"\n                           class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__link\"\n                           data-smooth-scroll\n                           >\n                            <span class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__label\">Influencing Progression<\/span>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#arzt\" \n                           id=\"cvc-anchor-nav-6a4d818334b6d-link-6\"\n                           class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__link\"\n                           data-smooth-scroll\n                           >\n                            <span class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__label\">When to see a Doctor?<\/span>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#faq\" \n                           id=\"cvc-anchor-nav-6a4d818334b6d-link-7\"\n                           class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__link\"\n                           data-smooth-scroll\n                           >\n                            <span class=\"cvc-anchor-navigation__label\">FAQ<\/span>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/nav>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;188621&#8243; row_name=&#8221;was ist rp&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-714446&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-914237&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;920912&#8243;]Briefly explained: What is RP \u2013 and what does it mean for me?[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;188671&#8243;]Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a collective term for hereditary retinal diseases. Simply put: First, the rod cells (vision in twilight) usually lose function, followed later often by the cone cells (colors, details). RP is not curable; TES treatment aims to preserve visual functions for as long as possible and to manage daily life well.<sup>1<\/sup> Many affected individuals initially notice night vision problems, which develop into a loss of peripheral vision over time, while the central vision (reading, recognizing details) is relatively spared at first<sup>1<\/sup>. For a small percentage (approx. 1\u20136%) with a specific genetic form (RPE65), there is gene therapy.<sup>1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;214194&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;]\n<div id=\"cvc-cta-6a4d818334c5d\" class=\"cvc-element cvc-cta cvc-cta--headline-hl-xl cvc-cta--text-regular cvc-cta--without-image\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Important:\nRP progresses differently for each individual.\">\n    \n    <!-- Image Area with Pattern (only for \"Mit Bild\" variant with actual image) -->\n        \n    <!-- Dark Background Content Area (SINGLE BLOCK for both variants) -->\n    <div class=\"cvc-cta__dark-wrapper style-color-jevc-bg\">\n        \n        <!-- Pattern Top Right - nur f\u00fcr \"Ohne Bild\" Variante -->\n                    <div class=\"cvc-cta__pattern cvc-cta__pattern--top-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                \n        <!-- Pattern Bottom Left - f\u00fcr beide Varianten -->\n        <div class=\"cvc-cta__pattern cvc-cta__pattern--bottom-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        \n        <!-- Content Container (max-width 1200px, centered) -->\n        <div class=\"cvc-cta__container\">\n            <div class=\"cvc-cta__content style-dark\">\n                \n                                    <h2 class=\"cvc-cta__headline text-color-233806-color font-714446 fontsize-431854\">\n                        Important:<br \/><br \/>\nRP progresses differently for each individual.                    <\/h2>\n                                \n                <div class=\"cvc-cta__text-wrapper\">\n                                            <div class=\"cvc-cta__text uncode_text_column\">\n                            <p>Onset, pace, and symptoms vary from person to person. Many find strategies to organize their daily lives well \u2013 support from ophthalmologists, rehabilitation, and aids helps.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                                            <div class=\"cvc-cta__buttons\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Aktionen\">\n                                                        \n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/okuvision.de\/en\/news\/medical-appointment-rp-questions\/\" \n                                   class=\"oku-button oku-button-md oku-button-white cvc-cta__button cvc-cta__button--secondary\"\n                                                                                                         aria-label=\"Preparing for your doctor\u2019s appointment\">\n                                    <span>Preparing for your doctor\u2019s appointment<\/span>\n                                    <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;464175&#8243; row_name=&#8221;Anzeichen&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;365673&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-714446&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-914237&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;941318&#8243;]First signs:<br \/>\nHow to recognize RP in everyday life[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;0&#8243; heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; titles_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; cvc_color_scheme=&#8221;violet&#8221; cvc_background_color=&#8221;light-gray&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;108876&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;999&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Night Vision &amp; Twilight&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1758294612-1-917646061286987eee-20f9&#8243;][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;561844&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;746443&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;695782&#8243;]Do your eyes take a long time to adjust to the dark? Do you feel unsure on stairs or in poorly lit rooms? These are typical early signs (night vision problems, slow dark adaptation).<sup>1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;\u201cTunnel Vision\u201d: The visual field narrows&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1764779146166-1-2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;531404&#8243;]<sup>Many people notice that their peripheral vision declines\u2014they bump into things more often or miss people and objects \u201cout of the corner of their eye.\u201d Subjectively, a gradual \u201ctunnel vision\u201d develops, while central vision often remains intact for longer.1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Glare, Contrast &amp; Colors&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1764779146166-1-22&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;204104&#8243;]<sup>Common symptoms include sensitivity to glare, reduced contrast, and changes in color perception. Simple everyday strategies (e.g., edge filters, even lighting) can provide noticeable relief.1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Further possible symptoms&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1764779218765-3-2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;188336&#8243;]Some see flashes of light (photopsias) or flickering. These symptoms can occur but are not specific.<sup>1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Mini-Checklist: Consult your doctor if\u2026&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1764779236720-4-0&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;965101&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2026 you feel insecure in twilight or bump into things more often.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026 narrow corridors\/shelves cause problems.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026 you react strongly to light\/glare.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026 retinal diseases occur in your family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;134236&#8243; row_name=&#8221;Diagnose&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-714446&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-914237&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;889373&#8243;]Diagnosis: How the clarification process works with an ophthalmologist[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;444535&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;641475&#8243;]Consultation &amp; Family History[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;202145&#8243;]<sup>First, it\u2019s about your history: When did the symptoms begin? Are there any cases in your family? Which everyday situations are difficult (e.g., darkness, stairs, driving)? Comorbidities and medications are also important. (Note: In syndromic forms such as Usher syndrome, hearing may also be affected.)1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;444535&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;117066&#8243;]Examinations &amp; Imaging (Fundus, OCT, FAF)[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;130563&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Funduscopy: The back of the eye is assessed (vessels, pigment, optic nerve). Classic pigment changes are not obligatory \u2013 a normal finding does not rule out RP. <\/li>\n<li>OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography): Cross-sectional images show the photoreceptor layers and aid in monitoring progression.<\/li>\n<li>FAF (Fundus Autofluorescence): makes metabolic changes visible; typical patterns support diagnosis and progression assessment.<br \/>\nThese components together provide a clear picture \u2013 your doctor will explain what makes sense for you.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;444535&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;143540&#8243;]Visual Field Measurement (Perimetry)[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126149&#8243;]Perimetry measures how far you can see peripherally. The result is a key progression parameter because RP primarily affects peripheral vision. In studies, (semi-)kinetic perimetry (e.g., Goldmann targets V4e\/III4e) is used for this purpose, among others.<sup>2<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;444535&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;102891&#8243;]Electroretinogram (ERG)[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;114612&#8243;]The ERG measures the electrical response of the retina to light. In RP, these signals are often attenuated \u2013 an objective functional proof that is particularly helpful in children or when test results are uncertain (your doctor will discuss the benefits and procedure).<sup>1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;122981&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;973625&#8243;]Genetic Test: When it is useful[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;168833&#8243;]A genetic test can clarify the cause, facilitate prognoses, and open access to studies or targeted therapies. Important: A normal genetic test does not rule out RP \u2013 not every change is known today.<sup>1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-206913&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;670917&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; row_name=&#8221;Verlauf&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-714446&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-914237&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;161832&#8243;]Progression: How does RP develop \u2013 and how quickly?[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;667022&#8243;]RP progresses, usually over many years. The visual field is particularly affected: The visual field area decreases exponentially; annual reductions in the range of approximately 5% to 17% are described in the literature \u2013 depending on the measurement method, initial situation, and genetics.<sup>2<\/sup> Regular, standardized controls are important for reliable statements (same procedure, similar conditions).<sup>2<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;976227&#8243; row_name=&#8221;Verlauf beeinflussen&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-714446&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-914237&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;145975&#8243;]Good News: What can positively influence the course[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;459806&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;355836&#8243;]Transcorneal electrical stimulation (TES) with OkuStim\u00ae[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;542260&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163215&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;519541&#8243;]With TES, weak electrical impulses are delivered to the eye via a fine electrode. The goal is to activate protective mechanisms in the retina and thus preserve visual function for longer.<br \/>\nWhat clinical data show: In an interventional, randomized study over one year with weekly TES treatment, the annual loss of visual field area in treated eyes was less than in untreated eyes; a dose-dependent effect was also observed (higher current strength \u2192 stronger effect).<sup>2<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p>Safety: Adverse events predominantly occurred as mild, transient complaints (primarily \u201cdry eyes\u201d); no serious therapy- or device-related events were reported. A dose-risk relationship for side effects was not observed.<sup>2<\/sup> <\/p>\n<p>What does this mean for you? TES does not cure RP. However, it can help preserve existing visual function for longer. Discuss with your ophthalmologist whether TES is suitable for you.<sup>2<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;341092&#8243; row_name=&#8221;Arzt&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;111739&#8243;]Path to Therapy[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;210834&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check suitability: Consultation and initial examination at the HCP center<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Individual adjustment: determine personal stimulation threshold and current strength<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Home application: in studies, once a week for 12 months; your doctor will coordinate the frequency with you<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow-up checks: regularly (e.g., visual field\/OCT) for objective verification<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;193225&#8243;]Visual Aids, Rehabilitation &amp; Daily Life[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;119266&#8243;]Many things help immediately:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce glare: edge filters, cap with brim, uniform lighting<\/li>\n<li>Increase contrast: large, clear fonts; strong light-dark differences<\/li>\n<li>Ensure mobility: low-vision training, possibly long cane; apps\/screen readers<\/li>\n<li>Work\/School: disability accommodations, magnification and reading software, targeted treatment of co-morbidities (e.g., cataracts, macular edema) \u2013 these measures improve independence and quality of life \u2013 a central goal of RP care.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;159247&#8243;]When should I seek medical advice?[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;100868&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early warning signs: insecurity in the dark, frequent bumping into things, problems in poorly lit environments.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Family history: Are there cases of RP in the family? Get examined and advised early.<sup>1<\/sup> <\/li>\n<li>Known RP: Please remember regular check-ups (visual field, OCT, possibly ERG) \u2013 this way, changes are detected in time and therapy is adjusted.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;137086&#8243; row_name=&#8221;faq&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;374019&#8243;]Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;0&#8243; heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; titles_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; cvc_color_scheme=&#8221;violet&#8221; cvc_background_color=&#8221;light-gray&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;108876&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;999&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Does RP mean I will soon be blind?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1758294612-1-917646061286982243-eddf&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;561844&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;746443&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;141441&#8243;]No. RP progresses slowly and very differently. Many manage well in daily life, work, and family for a long time \u2013 often even better with aids and training.<sup>1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Can I still drive with RP?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1764781023186-1-0&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;358013&#8243;]This primarily depends on the visual field. Your ophthalmologist will check this individually. If there is significant narrowing, driving is no longer permitted \u2013 safety comes first. (The importance of the visual field for daily life and mobility is well documented.)<sup>1.2<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Is there gene therapy for me?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1764781045527-2-1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;111326&#8243;]Gene therapy is approved only for a few genetic forms \u2013 e.g., for RPE65. A genetic test clarifies whether this could be relevant for you. Further studies are ongoing in parallel.<sup>1<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Is TES right for me?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1764781065111-3-3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;913508&#8243;]This depends on your clinical findings, goals, and daily routine. If TES is suitable, you will receive training, and the therapy can be conveniently carried out at home.<sup>2<\/sup>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;609480&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_separator uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;100849&#8243; sep_color_type=&#8221;uncode-solid&#8221; sep_color_solid=&#8221;#cddfed&#8221;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h6&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;493566&#8243;]References[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;small&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;699044&#8243;]1 Cross N et al. Retinitis Pigmentosa: Burden of Disease and Current Unmet Needs. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022;16:1993\u20132010.   <\/p>\n<p>2 Stett A et al. TcES dose-dependently slows visual field loss in RP.  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