As many as 100,000 individuals in the United States may be affected. Cone cells have their highest density in the center of the retina and are responsible for fine acuity and color vision. Rod cells are concentrated around the mid-peripheral retina and are responsible for night vision under unaided conditions. RP is characterized by a degeneration of the rods and cones as well as abnormal pigmentation.
Symptoms usually worsen with advancing age resulting in blindness.
Marmer Medical Eye Center, P.C. is currently treating RP by administering ozone to affected patients. For more information about Dr. Marmer's Work with Ozone Treatment of RP , link to our Research Page Information Request Form Select the items that apply, and then let us know how to contact you.