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Should Ayurveda Be Considered To Slow Down The Progression Of Retinitis Pigmentosa With Dominant Cystoid Macular Edema?

Hello, My husband, aged 32 has been diagnosed with RP with dominant CME 2 years back after he was affected by covid in May, 2020. We have shown almost 4 doctors, treated by 2 but no results. I know there is no cure but atleast some ways to arrest this.. He is getting into depression coz of this. Please help. I am in Kolkata, India. Not sure if I should visit LV prasad eye hospital Hyderabad or Shankar Netralaya Chennai or opt for Ayurveda treatment.
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Hi,

An inherited eye condition [RP] causing peripheral and night vision loss is complicated by CME leading to distorted, blurred or vision loss. Therefore, treatment should be aimed to reduce or decrease fluid in the macula and improve vision through:
- Oral carbonic Anhydrase [CA] inhibitors / Corticosteroids to reduce fluid and inflammation
- Anti-Vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy shows promising results
- In some cases Grid LASER photocoagulation and micro pulse LASER are also used

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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Should Ayurveda Be Considered To Slow Down The Progression Of Retinitis Pigmentosa With Dominant Cystoid Macular Edema?

Hi, An inherited eye condition [RP] causing peripheral and night vision loss is complicated by CME leading to distorted, blurred or vision loss. Therefore, treatment should be aimed to reduce or decrease fluid in the macula and improve vision through: - Oral carbonic Anhydrase [CA] inhibitors / Corticosteroids to reduce fluid and inflammation - Anti-Vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy shows promising results - In some cases Grid LASER photocoagulation and micro pulse LASER are also used Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist