Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of inherited diseases that affect the retina. They are characterized by a gradual breakdown and degeneration of photoreceptor cells,

which results in a progressive loss of vision. It is estimated that RP affects 100,000 individuals in the United States.

I found no treatments for the blind but there are many treatments to stop various eye diseases from progressing. Those who are blind are robbed of the beautiful world in which the live. Unfortunately those whom are blind are often not treated with as much respect as others. There are often discriminations in the work place and in schools. Blind people are often not hired for jobs which they are fully capable of because of this type of discrimination. There are currently hundreds of laws in place to prevent any

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