DR. TANMAY SRIVASTAV

DR. HEMENDRA SINGH, DR. MADHVENDRA SINGH AHIRWAR, DR. DEEPAK MISHRA

Abstract

Purpose:Retinitis pigmentosa is group of inherited diseases typically characterized by poor vision in dim light, constricted visual fields and bone spicule-like pigmentation of fundus.It can be inherited as autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked recessive trait.

Method:A 10yr boy presented with complaint of diminution of vision in both eyes since childhood with similar complaints in his elder sister.On further enquiring diminution of vision was more in night.

Results:On ocular examination, visual acuity was 4/60 in right eye and 6/60 in left eye.Fundus examination on Indirect Ophthalmoscopy revealed generalised arteriolar attenuation, waxy pallor disc and pigmentary bony spicules both at macula and in mid periphery.Fundus examination of his elder sister revealed multiple bony spicules in mid periphery and macular scarring in both eyes.

Conclusion:Retinitis pigmentosa should be diagnosed at an earliest to prognosticate patients and prevent comorbidities.