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StatPearls, LLC

  • Color Vision
  • Night Blindness
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
  • Vision, Low
  • Visual Fields

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of genetic eye disorders characterized by the progressive degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the retina, leading to vision loss. It typically begins with night blindness and gradually narrows the visual field, often resulting in tunnel vision. Mutations cause RP in various genes responsible for maintaining the health of photoreceptor cells, affecting their ability to respond to light. As RP advances, individuals may experience difficulty with tasks requiring peripheral vision, such as navigating in dimly lit environments or recognizing faces from a distance. Color vision can also be affected in some cases. While there is currently no cure for RP, ongoing research is exploring potential treatments and therapies to slow its progression or restore vision in patients with RP. Management often involves low-vision aids, orientation, and mobility training to help individuals adapt to their changing vision. This activity covers the underlying pathophysiology that produces dysfunction in the retina and the diagnostic measures, including an adequate physical exam and appropriate referral for expert evaluation. Also discussed in this activity is the need for appropriate education for patients and their families to keep RP patients abreast of potential treatments and the roles of the interprofessional healthcare team and regulatory bodies in implementing best practices for treating and preventing this disease to improve patient outcomes are presented.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 6 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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