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Suggest Supplements For Retinitis Pigmentosa

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Question: What supplements do you recommend for retinitis pigmentosa?
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Antioxidants, vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Health care magic

I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.

I reviewed your history.

Retinitis pigmentosa is characterized by degeneration of rod cells of retina resulting in progressive loss of vision especially in dim light or night.
There is no satisfactory treatment for this condition.

However few dietary supplements are known to reduce the progression.
I usually use antioxidants, vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids for long time.
These three are of proven advantage and can be used in retinitis pigmentosa.

Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

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Suggest Supplements For Retinitis Pigmentosa

Brief Answer: Antioxidants, vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to Health care magic I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question. I reviewed your history. Retinitis pigmentosa is characterized by degeneration of rod cells of retina resulting in progressive loss of vision especially in dim light or night. There is no satisfactory treatment for this condition. However few dietary supplements are known to reduce the progression. I usually use antioxidants, vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids for long time. These three are of proven advantage and can be used in retinitis pigmentosa. Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions. Thank you