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Sir, I am suffering from eye problem called retinitis pigmentosa, from last 5 years. I had checked at LV Prasad eye Institute, Hyderabad in 2011. At that time, I faced only eye strain, and low light at night times suddenly one day, some times tears occurs in right eye. They told me this disease. Now, gradually increases and blocked vision 90%in right eye, only just 5 to 10%vision now. Thats also blurred and snowy. The left eye become 70%blocked. Iam not able to go outdoor for work etc. Iam poor farmer. They do not give any medicines. Later that, I used some ayurved medicines at sanjeevani netralaya, hyderabad for three months, but no gain. Later that I goto vyzag at home doctor and used some medicines for 2 months, but no improvement. Now a days, vision goes dim and snowy even in deay time. Please tell me any help in simple way. I am so depreciation how I live with small children. Please save me anyone. Thank you sir, pardon my poor english, I know telugu. Please understand my problem and give solution anyway as soon as possible please.

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Ophthalmologist•Sangrur

Hello. I am sorry but there is no treatment for retinitis pigmentosa.
Low vision aids can help in your day to day activities.
These low vision aids will be available in l v prasad eye institute only.
Use torch light in dark.
A lot of research is going on but no treatment available so far.

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Dr.Vaibhev Mittal · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am sorry but there is no treatment for retinitis pigmentosa.
Low vision aids can help in your day to day activities.
These low vision aids will be available in l v prasad eye institute only.
Use torch light in dark.
A lot of research is going on but no treatment available so far.

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