What is the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa ?
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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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Treatment\n\nThe most important part of managing the condition is reducing exposure to the sun.\n\nThe number of keratoses can be reduced with Isotretinoin ([1]) (though there are significant side-effects.) Existing keratoses can be treated using cryotherapy or fluorouracil. ([2]).
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I have heard eating carrots and taking cod liver oil tablets help... not sure about the carrots! I think the best thing you can do is to make sure you prevent it from now on. Do not read or right, or do anything detailed without a good light on and put a lamp on as well if needed but do not just do it under lamp light. If you can make sure you can do these things in natural light as this has always helped my eyesight. Regularly go to the opticians. Your body is like a car you need to give it regular MOTs.
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Treatment\nScleroderma has no known cure — there's no treatment to stop the overproduction of collagen. Your doctor may recommend a number of medications to make it easier for you to live with scleroderma by treating its symptoms. Your doctor may also suggest medications to prevent complications of scleroderma that may affect various organs. Here are some of the many treatments prescribed for the symptoms and complications of this condition.\n\nSkin changes\nIf you have localized scleroderma, your doctor may recommend a topical treatment, such as a moisturizer or corticosteroid medication that you apply to your skin. Corticosteroid medications impede your body's ability to make substances that can cause inflammation.\n\nIf your condition involves a large area of skin, your doctor may recommend additional treatments. Doctors sometimes prescribe minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin) to control the skin-related (cutaneous) symptoms of scleroderma, although no studies have addressed its long-term effectiveness. In preliminary studies, light therapy (phototherapy) also has proved effective in treating the lesions that are associated with scleroderma, but more research is needed.\n\nCosmetic treatments are another consideration. Some people with scleroderma are discouraged or embarrassed by lesions and marks on the skin, including tiny dilated blood vessels that often appear on the face (telangiectasia). Specialized brands of foundation makeup and pulsed dye laser surgery can help camouflage or eliminate these lesions. Consult a dermatologist about treatments for skin changes.\n\nCirculation problems\nYour doctor may also prescribe medications to dilate blood vessels and promote circulation. These medications can prevent high blood pressure and kidney problems and help treat Raynaud's phenomenon.\n\nMedications that help with blood circulation include:\n\nCalcium channel blockers. \nAlpha blockers \nAngiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors \nAngiotensin II receptor blockers \nLow-dose enteric-coated aspirin \nCreams containing nitroglycerin also may help promote circulation.\n\nJoint stiffness, pain and inflammation\nYour doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or low-dose corticosteroids to relieve joint pain and stiffness.\n\nOften, along with NSAIDs, doctors prescribe certain medications called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). These medications seem to do their job by having an effect on immune systems that have gone out of control, but doctors don't understand exactly how DMARDs work. Common DMARDs include:\n\nHydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). This drug has relatively few side effects, and it's also effective for the arthritis that can be associated with scleroderma. Apart from hydroxychloroquine's apparent ability to affect the way immune cells work, scientists don't completely understand how it helps tame the disease process. \nPenicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen). Similar to other DMARDs, penicillamine can reduce inflammation. Its full effect may require many months to develop, but its beneficial effects may be longer lasting. However, because of a relatively high incidence of adverse reactions to this drug and studies casting doubt on its effectiveness, its use has declined in recent years. \nMethotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall). This drug does its job by affecting cells that are responsible for some of the pain, inflammation and joint swelling that accompany scleroderma. Trials have shown conflicting results regarding the effectiveness of methotrexate in treating scleroderma. \nImmunosuppresents are another class of medications that can help manage out-of-control immune systems. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is one example. This extremely potent medication works by damaging cells' genetic information. In particular, it kills white blood cells called lymphocytes that are part of autoimmune disease.\n\nLung damage\nI
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Melasma treatment\nI am not aware of a melasma cure. A combination of tretinoin cream and a bleaching cream containing hydroquinone may be helpful in fading some types of melasma. Occasionally, chemical peels or topical steroid cream can be helpful. In severe cases, laser treatment for melasma can be used to remove the dark pigment. For temporary help, melasma make up can be used.\n\nNatural Melasma treatment -- Home Remedy for Melasma\nThe best treatment for melasma may be a combination of topical creams and oral supplements. A new treatment for melasma could include grape seed extract. Another option is topical arbutin.
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Treatments for Melasma Successful treatment of melasma involves the triad of sunblocks, bleach and time. According to research done by Dr. Mark B. Taylor, a particular type of alpha hydroxy acid, known as mandelic acid has been shown to improve a type of melasma that is often resistant to topical treatments, dermal melasma.  NuCelle� Skin Care has one of the only skin care lines available with this type of acid. Because this alpha hydroxy acid is also safe on Latino and Asian skin, it can also be considered as a possible treatment for melasma.\n\nSunscreen,however, is the most important factor. Without daily use of opaque sunscreen, treatment will fail (a broad-spectrum formulation with an SPF over 30 plus cover up is adequate). Bleaching preparations include 2 or 4% hydroquinone-containing creams or gels and 3% hyduquinone solution. NuCelle� has a skin bleaching solution available in the Glycolic Acid line with 2% hydroquinone (Glycolic Acid may cause hyperpigmantation in those with darker skin types, such as Asian or Latino skin). The higher concentrations may carry more risk of contact irritation, but this may depend on the individual and base. Simultaneous use of topical tretinoin gel, 0.025%, is usually also required.\n\nNormallyup to 2 months are required to begin to initiate response and up to 6 months to complete the process. Once epidermal melasma is cleared and is no longer apparent with Wood's lamp examination, the hydroquinone and tretinoin should be discontinued. However, the opaque sunscreen should be continued through at least one summer season to reduce the risk of recurrence. Dermal melasma does not respond to the above treatment, and at the present time cannot be treated, with the exception of mandelic acid solutions. Often, melasma will slowly resolve following childbirth or upon discontinued use of oral contraceptives
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Your question intrigued me.  My uncle was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, although I do not know if it is "wet" or "dry."  I found the following treatments for wet macular degeneration.  I hope you don't mind that I'm cutting and pasting...\n\nSurgeons have several techniques to treat "wet" macular degeneration, including:\n\n-Laser photocoagulation. This procedure is used to stop the abnormal growth of blood vessels that happens in "wet" macular degeneration. The surgeon focuses a laser beam onto a small spot on the macula where blood vessels are growing. The laser beam heats up that spot, creating a tiny burn in the blood vessels and stopping their growth. Unfortunately, vision does not come back in the areas treated with the laser. It is also very likely that new blood vessels will grow at some time in the future. \n\n-Photodynamic therapy. In this treatment, a special dye is injected into the bloodstream. This dye is actually a type of medication that only becomes active when very strong light, such as a laser, is shined on it. The surgeon activates the medication by focusing a laser onto the abnormal blood vessels that are growing in the macula. The medication works from inside the blood vessels to shrink them. This treatment causes much less damage to the macula, so there is less loss of vision. But the growth of abnormal blood vessels still might happen again in the future. \n\n-Macular surgery. There are two other treatments the surgeon might recommend for severe cases of "wet" macular degeneration. In both of these procedures, the surgeon makes openings into the eye for special instruments. One technique is to remove the tissue where the abnormal blood vessels are growing. Another method is to lift the macula off the area where the blood vessels are growing and place it in a more healthy part of the retina. These procedures often do not fully restore normal vision, however. \n\n\nI certainly hope this helps!  I've included the website.
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The Muscular degeneration of the Eyes can be remedied by the regular use of the Homeopathic Remedy RUTA GRAV 30 and Argentum Nit 30\nWhich one is going to treat which specific patient only that patients individual symptoms will determine.\nTake care and God Bless !
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They can attempt to inprove sight with a laser but there's no guarantee. What matters is the amount of damage that's already done. DON'T delay. Go to your doctor today! And good luck to you.
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For one, cameras today can't produce the resolution that a human eye can produce.\n\nThey are working on artificial eyes and radar, and I think a Retinal Transplant might help you. Talk to your doctor about if you are a possible candidate.
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Lasik eye surgery helps cure astigmatism by reshaping the cornea.\n\nI just had it about a month ago, very amazing stuff.
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Dear Sara,\n\nI will copy part of my answer from your other post:\n\n"At present, the only widely accepted intervention for age-related maculopathy is the use of high-dose antioxidants. However, this treatment only slows progression in some patients and does not reverse damage already present."
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talk to your doctor for treatment.
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take her to an eye surgeon, so they can fix the prob
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There is a herb called Bilberry that can cure you of night blindness. (Like the glare from head lights from on comming traffic.) It was used by the Brittish Air Force pilots durring WW1. They said it gave them better night vision. I tried it myself. It works.\nBilberry is inexpensive and can be found at any store that sells vitamins and herbs. (Walgreens, K-mart ect.)\nSEE YA.
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Yellow sclera (the whites of the eyes) are commonly a result of jaundice, which is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. This, in turn, is often the result of a blocked bile duct or liver problems. Vitamin K shots are given to hospital-born babies if they develop jaundice; however, these cases are usually because the liver has not fully matured, but does within a week.\n\nPrevention of adult jaundice can be accomplished by having clean drinking water and good hygienic habits. Most jaundice cases can be treated with rest and eating healthy, nutritious, clean food. Some extreme cases may require medication.\n\nIn any case, you should get yourself examined in order to get an official diagnosis.
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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