Is there a cure for TUNNEL VISION?
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(m)\n\nOne of the first symptoms of RP is night blindness, followed by the loss of peripheral vision. Typically, light-sensitive rod cells in the peripheral retina are lost first. As more cells die, the person loses more of their peripheral vision until only the very centre of their visual field remains. This is known as tunnel vision. \n\nIn order to see what is above, below or to the sides of the focused object, the person with RP has to move their eyes. In other cases of RP, the central area of the retina is affected first, which means the person may have trouble with:\nDistinguishing colours \nReading \nRecognising visual details.\n    Eye conditions - retinitis pigmentosa   \n  The retina is located at the back of the eye. This thin layer of light-sensitive cells sends information on shape, colour, pattern and movement to the brain via the optic nerve. There are special light sensing cells in the retina, called rods and cones (see explanation below). \n\nRetinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the collective name for a range of genetic (hereditary) diseases that damage the retinal rod and/or cone cells and cause vision to fade. According to some estimates, about one in every 3,000 Australians is affected by RP. The severity of symptoms, speed of progression and age of onset depend on individual factors such as the type of RP. There is no cure, and no treatments are available to slow the progression of disease. \n\nSymptoms and signs\nSince retinitis pigmentosa is a progressive condition, the symptoms and signs worsen as time goes by. Early symptoms can include:\n\nPoor night vision\nProblems seeing things in dimly lit environments\nLoss of peripheral (side) vision\nDifficulty in judging changes in peripheral vision, such as curbs or steps.\nRods and cones explained\nThe retina contains millions of cells called rods and cones. They are named this because of their appearance. Rods, found in greater numbers than cones, are located across the entire retinal surface. There is a higher concentration of rods around the periphery (edges) of the retina, which allows you to see what is above, below and to the sides of the object you are directly viewing. One of the key functions of rods is to detect low light levels. \n\nThere are far fewer cones than rods. Cones are located mainly in the centre of the retina, and help to distinguish colours and finer details. \n\nTunnel vision\nOne of the first symptoms of RP is night blindness, followed by the loss of peripheral vision. Typically, light-sensitive rod cells in the peripheral retina are lost first. As more cells die, the person loses more of their peripheral vision until only the very centre of their visual field remains. This is known as tunnel vision. \n\nIn order to see what is above, below or to the sides of the focused object, the person with RP has to move their eyes. In other cases of RP, the central area of the retina is affected first, which means the person may have trouble with:\nDistinguishing colours \nReading \nRecognising visual details.\nCataracts are a common complication\nThe lens is located behind the iris (coloured part of the eye) and pupil. This transparent disc allows the eye to finely focus. A cataract means the lens has become cloudy or opaque, which can interfere with vision. The development of cataracts is a common complication of RP. However, it does not necessarily have great visual significance, as in most cases the retinal disease is the most important reason for the poor vision. In such cases removing the cataract by surgery does not always result in a great improvement in vision.\n\nDifferent types of RP\nIn most cases, RP is caused by any one of more than 100 defective genes. It is thought that these flawed genes cause the formation of a wrong type of protein in the retina, which results in the death of rods and/or cones. The three patterns of inheritance linked to RP include:\nAutosomal recessive - both parents are healthy but carry the gene, so each of thei
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Most forms of Glaucoma can be treated so probably not. It is not the kind of condition that would keep a person from working unless it was severe or had been untreated for a long time. What they would look at would be the ability to see.
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Probably not.  There are no studies that have proven that it works.  A handful of the exercises are almost valid vision therapy techniques but they aren't going to improve your vision.  The rest of the exercises are really just plain silly.  Go ahead and try it if you really want to, but it will end up being a waste of your money and time.
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I don't think so.  I have terrible eyesight.  I can't even see the big\n"E" on the eye chart!  I am very nearsighted.  I am in my mid 30's and have had the same prescription for several years now.\nI think it's because I do as much reading as possible without my glasses and I don't wear contacts anymore.  My sister, on the other hand, gets a new prescription every year and it's always worse.  I have heard of some kind of eye exercises advertised on the radio that supposedly restore at least some sight.  I'm sorry I can't be more specific.
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Anything with vitamin A in it. While it hasn't been proven to strengthen your eyesight, it will at least help maintain it.
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i dont know about that but they can can get stuck temporarily. And when they do it is VERY uncomfortable. and ur vision becomes blury for a while, even after they are unstuck. So please dont try to find out for self.
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yes go to an optometrist
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I find using eyedrops, such as Visine, helps. That, or rinsing your eyes with water.
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Any type of screen will worsen your eye unless you are careful to give your eyes a break.\nThere are a few tricks you can do to help alleviate problems.\nThe quickest way is to focus on different objects. If you are lucky enough to have an office with a view. Look outside and focus on objects far away every few minutes. (Just enough to focus on for a few seconds to let your eyes 'STRETCH')\nKeep brightness down, too. Staring at a good monitor, you rarely need to crank up the brightness on it to read accurately.\nAbove all. Pay attention to your body. If you start having trouble focusing...or getting headaches, it is time to walk away and get some distance from the cube.
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I tend to horse around a bit much - but I am serious when I say my youngest brother's eye was healed.\n\nThe problem was when we were kids he scratched eye and did not tell anyone, just rubbing his eye occasionally.  after several days of this the parents finally questioned him (the boy didn't cry or go on over it, and you know it hurt)..., they took him to the eye doctor and he they waited too long  - scarring had set up and he would have blurred vision in that one eye. He gave him some eye drops for the pain, and some medicine for a slight irritation.\n\nA few days later was prayed for by the Church - the next morning my little brother could see clearly.  The scar was gone! Finito!\n\nI could tell you other such true stories and far more interesting experiences - but somehow I really doubt you believe me, or would try to explain some other reason for this healing if you did believe me.\n\nIf you do not believe me? I'm not going to loose any sleep over it. What I said is true regardless of what anyone else thinks. I have nothing to gain other than just sharing. I don't want your money nor to benefit from you one way or another.
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I have a brother who is blind. Due to optic nerve damage. From what we have been told. There is nothing medical that can be done. However nerves can, and have been known to rejuvenate on their own.
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I had my vision correction surgery done about a month ago. So far there is no significant side effects except for I've got my eye-sights back. ^_^\nBut I have been experiencing some dryness and my night vision is somewhat weaker. I would suggest you to consult with an ophthalmologist since each person's vision and healing condition really varies.
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There is currently no accepted effective treatment for any of the varied forms of Retinitis Pigmentosa.\nSorry to be so blunt, but various odd remedies have been proposed and done harm, including financial and emotional, to those desperate enough to try them.\n\nBee sting treatment, keeping one eye occluded to "save it for later", to name but two.\n\nLimiting UV exposure, as CluelessOne has already mentioned, can do no harm and may reduce the rate of damage.  Good nutrition, again, may come into the same category, with particular emphasis on dark green vegetables (broccoli, Kale  etc.) for their eye-related antoxidants.\n\nUK Optometrist.
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no- your eyes will stabalise at one level, unfortunetly they wont ever improve. corrective lenses can help as can laser surgery
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No, there is no cure, but there are some treatments that are effective for some people.  Check out www.helpforkp.com for treatment options.
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There has been recent research in retinal implants, see:\nhttp://news.com.com/Retinal+implants+may+soon+restore+lost+vision/2100-11390_3-6057581.html\nand\nhttp://www.bostonretinalimplant.org/\nand\nhttp://www.neurotechreports.com/pages/DoEretinal.html\n\nOn April 29, 2006, a Nevada physician performed in a patient with RP, a procedure that might be a first of its kind, namely an Amniotic Stem Cells... see:\nhttp://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=8154&ret=news.aspx&cat=Business\n\nHope this helps!
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Noway you can do away with your spectacles.\nEye exercises will help to contain the defect\nIf you are lucky you may get rid of your near sightedness.\nLaser surgery is most effective and best.