DR. KIRUBA SABARATHINAM

Dr. U. VIJAYA SHANMUGAM, DR.SELVI K, DR. THASNEEM SURAIYA

Abstract

A, 35 year old male with gradual, progressive diminution of vision both eyes since 12 years of age with decreased vision especially in night, similar illness in his father and siblings. No other systemic illness. On examination both eyes VA 2/60, normal anterior segment, Colour vision defective both eyes, with Fundus showing mild disc pallor, Arteriolar attenuation with bony spicules involving only macula. OCT shows atrophic changes in macula and RPE thinning. All these features suggestive of Inverse retinitis pigmentosa – a rare variant of RP. This case is presented for its rarity.