Directory of Retinitis Pigmentosa Resources

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Retinitis Pigmentosa is a hereditary eye condition affecting the retina. Patients suffer from a form of "tunnel vision" and night blindness most commonly. This category includes both informational sites and organizations.

Subcategories

• Usher Syndrome

Resources in This Category

• British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society

  http://www.brps.org.uk/
  Self-help group fighting blindness in the UK through direct research. Information on research, location of local groups and FAQs. Formatted in easy-read colour schemes.

• eMedicine - Retinitis Pigmentosa

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1227488-overview
  Article by Anthony de Beus, MD, PhD

• John Wenberg's Retinitis Pigmentosa Page

  http://www.jwen.com/rp/rp.html
  Details and links to articles and resources.

• MedlinePlus: Retinitis pigmentosa

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001029.htm
  Basic information on cause, symptoms, examination, treatment and prognosis.

• Retina Australia

  http://www.retinaaustralia.com.au/
  A voluntary organization that provides scientific research, information and support to people and families affected by retinal degenerative diseases. Find details about grants, events, and how you can help.

• Retina International

  http://www.retina-international.org/
  Voluntary charitable umbrella association of 34 national societies each of whose aim is to find a cure for RP and other retinal diseases.

• Retinitis Pigmentosa

  http://merritew.tripod.com/retinitispigmentosa/index.html
  Personal page written by the child of an RP patient. Includes a description of the development of the condition.

• RP International

  http://www.rpinternational.org/
  Gives general information and research details on RP.

• Wikipedia: Retinitis pigmentosa

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinitis_pigmentosa
  Information on diagnosis, causes and treatment.

• Yahoo Groups: RP Friends

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RP-Friends/
  Discussion group where people with Retinitis Pigmentosa gather for friendship and support.

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