Category Archives: Retinitis Pigmentosa

(CNN) - As will also happen to two of his older brothers, 12-year-old Louis Corbett will one day be blind. The three young New Zealanders have retinitis pigmentosa -- a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision over the course of decades. But for the youngest of the five Corbett children, that day will come much sooner. "Last year was a hard one for poor Louie," mother Catherine Corbett told CNN over the phone from their home in Auckland. "That's when he learned that his case was accelerated." Though it may seem like a coincidence of extraordinary odds that three young brothers would be stricken with retinitis pigmentosa, it really isn't. Though rare, the disease is hereditary. Faced with the grim reality that Louie will soon lose the ability to see the world around him, the Corbetts decided to embark on an international sightseeing tour. "This year we're going to try and fill his world with as many beautiful images as we can," his mother told CNN. Instructed to make something of an ocular bucket list -- things and places he'd like to see for the first, only and likely last time -- Louie picked places like the Grand Canyon, Niagara … Continue reading →

Louis Corbett, 12, has retinitis pigmentosa a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision over the course of decades. In his case, his vision may be gone in weeks. (CNN) As will also happen to two of his older brothers, 12-year-old Louis Corbett will one day be blind. The three young New Zealanders have retinitis pigmentosa a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision over the course of decades. But for the youngest of the five Corbett children, that day will come much sooner. Last year was a hard one for poor Louie, mother Catherine Corbett told CNN over the phone from their home in Auckland. Thats when he learned that his case was accelerated. Though it may seem like a coincidence of extraordinary odds that three young brothers would be stricken with retinitis pigmentosa, it really isnt. Though rare, the disease is hereditary. Faced with the grim reality that Louie will soon lose the ability to see the world around him, the Corbetts decided to embark on an international sightseeing tour. This year were going to try and fill his world with as many beautiful images as we can, his mother told CNN. Instructed to make something of an ocular bucket … Continue reading →

Hana Hartman - Retinitis Pigmentosa Hana Hartman's performance at the November Slam on November 16, 2013 at Washington University in St. Louis. For more information, visit: https://sites.google... By: WashUSlam … Continue reading →

Louis Corbett, 12, has retinitis pigmentosa -- a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision. STORY HIGHLIGHTS (CNN) -- As will also happen to two of his older brothers, 12-year-old Louis Corbett will one day be blind. The three young New Zealanders have retinitis pigmentosa -- a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision over the course of decades. But for the youngest of the five Corbett children, that day will come much sooner. "Last year was a hard one for poor Louie," mother Catherine Corbett told CNN over the phone from their home in Auckland. "That's when he learned that his case was accelerated." Though it may seem like a coincidence of extraordinary odds that three young brothers would be stricken with retinitis pigmentosa, it really isn't. Though rare, the disease is hereditary. Faced with the grim reality that Louie will soon lose the ability to see the world around him, the Corbetts decided to embark on an international sightseeing tour. "This year we're going to try and fill his world with as many beautiful images as we can," his mother told CNN. Instructed to make something of an ocular bucket list -- things and places he'd like to see for … Continue reading →

Louis Corbett, 12, has retinitis pigmentosa -- a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision. STORY HIGHLIGHTS (CNN) -- As will also happen to two of his older brothers, 12-year-old Louis Corbett will one day be blind. The three young New Zealanders have retinitis pigmentosa -- a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision over the course of decades. But for the youngest of the five Corbett children, that day will come much sooner. "Last year was a hard one for poor Louie," mother Catherine Corbett told CNN over the phone from their home in Auckland. "That's when he learned that his case was accelerated." Though it may seem like a coincidence of extraordinary odds that three young brothers would be stricken with retinitis pigmentosa, it really isn't. Though rare, the disease is hereditary. Faced with the grim reality that Louie will soon lose the ability to see the world around him, the Corbetts decided to embark on an international sightseeing tour. "This year we're going to try and fill his world with as many beautiful images as we can," his mother told CNN. Instructed to make something of an ocular bucket list -- things and places he'd like to see for … Continue reading →

(CNN) As will also happen to two of his older brothers, 12-year-old Louis Corbett will one day be blind. The three young New Zealanders have retinitis pigmentosa a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision over the course of decades. But for the youngest of the five Corbett children, that day will come much sooner. Last year was a hard one for poor Louie, mother Catherine Corbett told CNN over the phone from their home in Auckland. Thats when he learned that his case was accelerated. Though it may seem like a coincidence of extraordinary odds that three young brothers would be stricken with retinitis pigmentosa, it really isnt. Though rare, the disease is hereditary. Faced with the grim reality that Louie will soon lose the ability to see the world around him, the Corbetts decided to embark on an international sightseeing tour. This year were going to try and fill his world with as many beautiful images as we can, his mother told CNN. Instructed to make something of an ocular bucket list things and places hed like to see for the first, only and likely last time Louie picked places like the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, the Empire State … Continue reading →

54 minutes 38 seconds ago by CNN As will also happen to two of his older brothers, 12-year-old Louis Corbett will one day be blind. The three young New Zealanders have retinitis pigmentosa -- a progressive disorder that eventually deteriorates vision over the course of decades. But for the youngest of the five Corbett children, that day will come much sooner. "Last year was a hard one for poor Louie," mother Catherine Corbett told CNN over the phone from their home in Auckland. "That's when he learned that his case was accelerated." Though it may seem like a coincidence of extraordinary odds that three young brothers would be stricken with retinitis pigmentosa, it really isn't. Though rare, the disease is hereditary. Faced with the grim reality that Louie will soon lose the ability to see the world around him, the Corbetts decided to embark on an international sightseeing tour. "This year we're going to try and fill his world with as many beautiful images as we can," his mother told CNN. Instructed to make something of an ocular bucket list -- things and places he'd like to see for the first, only and likely last time -- Louie picked places … Continue reading →

Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa by Acupuncture These are experience's of patient's relative from Austria who visited Acupuncture India Centre. Patient improved very well and continuing with the improvement. By: VED PRAKASH BANGA … Continue reading →

Important It is possible that the main title of the report Retinitis Pigmentosa is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is one name for a large group of inherited vision disorders that causes progressive degeneration of the retina, the light sensitive membrane that coats the inside of the eyes. Peripheral (or side) vision gradually decreases and eventually is lost in most cases. Central vision is usually preserved until late in these conditions. Some forms of RP can be associated with deafness, obesity, kidney disease, and various other general health problems, including central nervous system and metabolic disorders, and occasionally chromosomal abnormalities. Foundation Fighting Blindness 7168 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 100 Columbia, MD 21046 Tel: (410)423-0600 Fax: (410)872-0574 Tel: (800)683-5555 TDD: (800)683-5551 Email: info@FightBlindness.org Internet: http://www.blindness.org/ Lighthouse International 111 E 59th St New York, NY 10022-1202 Tel: (800)829-0500 Email: info@lighthouse.org Internet: http://www.lighthouse.org Retinitis Pigmentosa International P.O. Box 900 Woodland Hills, CA 91365 Tel: (818)992-0500 Fax: (818)992-3265 Tel: (800)344-4877 Email: info@rpinternational.org Internet: http://www.rpinternational.org National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) P.O. Box 317 Watertown, MA 02272-0317 Tel: (617)972-7441 Fax: (617)972-7444 … Continue reading →

16 Feb 2014 09:42 JACQ Kelly, who suffers from eye disease retinitis pigmentosa, was walking with her white stick in Edinburgh when the 6ft stranger punched her in the shoulder. A BLIND charity worker has told how she was punched in the street by a thug trying to impress his girlfriend. Jacq Kelly, 34, was walking with her white stick in the Dalry area of Edinburgh when the 6ft stranger suddenly punched her hard in the shoulder and started laughing. She said it was one of dozens of hate incidents she has experienced over the past three years due to her disability. Jacq suffers from eye disease retinitis pigmentosa, meaning she is severely visually impaired and will eventually go completely blind. She said: I was walking along the street when suddenly I sensed something flash in front of my face and felt something smack into my shoulder. It was as if he wanted to see if Id move. Then he walked off laughing with his girlfriend as if he was trying to impress her. He was going for my face but I moved just in time. The attack has left her shaken and afraid. Visit link: Blind charity worker tells … Continue reading →