Posterior Segment
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Also known as: RP, rod-cone dystrophy, rod cone dystrophy, inherited retinal degeneration, inherited retinal dystrophy
Clinical decision support only
OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.
Overview
A genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous group of inherited retinal degenerations, commonly rod-cone predominant, with night blindness and progressive peripheral visual-field loss and later central involvement in many patients. RP is not a single uniform disease or a label for every inherited retinal degeneration; early fundus findings may be subtle and absence of family history does not exclude inherited disease.
What OptoGuide™ covers for retinitis pigmentosa
- Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting