Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a genetic disorder of the eyes that causes loss of vision. Symptoms include trouble seeing at night and decreased peripheral vision (side vision). As peripheral vision worsens, people may experience “tunnel vision”. Complete blindness is uncommon. There is currently no cure for RP. It is estimated to affect 1 in 4,000 people. Although there is no cure for RP, Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System has effective remedies for well-being. Our valuable readers can learn and apply the same just by going through this article.
Retinitis Pigmentosa Meaning
RP is a group of eye problems that affect the retina. This condition changes how the retina responds to light, making it hard to see. People with RP lose their vision slowly over time. Usually, though, they will not become totally blind.
Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms
The progression of disease symptoms occurs in a symmetrical manner, with both the left and right eyes experiencing symptoms at a similar rate.
Non-syndromic RP usually presents a variety of the following symptoms:
- Night blindness
- Tunnel vision (due to loss of peripheral vision)
- Latticework vision (due to loss of peripheral vision)
- loss of depth perception
- Photopsia (blinking/swirling/shimmering lights)
- Photophobia (aversion to bright lights)
- Development of bone spicules in the fundus
- The slow adjustment from dark to light environments and vice versa
- Blurring of vision
- Poor color separation
- Loss of central vision
- Eventual blindness
Retinitis Pigmentosa Causes
RP causes may be:
1. Non-syndromic, that is, it occurs alone, without any other clinical findings,
2. Syndromic, with other neurosensory disorders, developmental abnormalities, or complex clinical findings, or
3. Secondary to other systemic diseases.
- RP combined with deafness (congenital or progressive) is called Usher syndrome.
- Alport’s syndrome is associated with RP and an abnormal glomerular-basement membrane leading to nephrotic syndrome.
- Retinitis pigmentosa combined with ophthalmoplegia, dysphagia, ataxia, and cardiac conduction defects are seen in the mitochondrial DNA disorder Kearns–Sayre syndrome
- RP combined with retardation, peripheral neuropathy, acanthotic RBCs, ataxia, steatorrhea, and absence of VLDL are seen in abetalipoproteinemia.
- Retinitis pigmentosa is seen clinically in association with several other rare genetic disorders as part of McLeod syndrome.
- RP associated with hypogonadism and developmental delay with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern is seen with Bardet–Biedl syndrome.
Other conditions include neurosyphilis, toxoplasmosis, and Refsum’s disease.
Genetics
RP is one of the most common forms of inherited retinal degeneration.
There are multiple genes that, when mutated, can cause the RP phenotype. Inheritance patterns of RP have been identified as autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, and maternally acquired, and are dependent on the specific RP gene mutations present in the parental generation.
The somatic, or X-linked inheritance patterns of RP are currently identified with the mutations of six genes, the most common occurring at specific loci in the RPGR and RP2 genes.
Retinitis Pigmentosa Types
Researchers have identified several major types of nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa. Less commonly, retinitis pigmentosa occurs as part of syndromes that affect other organs and tissues in the body.
The most common form of syndromic retinitis pigmentosa is Usher syndrome. Retinitis pigmentosa is also a feature of several other genetic syndromes, including Bardet-Biedl syndrome; Refsum disease; and neuropathy, ataxia, and retinitis pigmentosa (NARP).
Retinitis Pigmentosa Diagnosis
Documentation
An accurate diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa relies on the documentation of the progressive loss of photoreceptor cell function, confirmed by a combination of the visual field and visual acuity tests, fundus and optical coherence imagery, and electroretinography (ERG).
20/20 Vision
Visual field and acuity tests measure and compare the size of the patient’s field of vision and the clarity of their visual perception with the standard visual measurements associated with a healthy 20/20 vision.
While visual field and acuity test results combined with retinal imagery support the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, additional testing is necessary to confirm other pathological features of this disease.
ERG Test
Electroretinography (ERG) confirms the RP diagnosis by evaluating functional aspects associated with photoreceptor degeneration and can detect physiological abnormalities before the initial manifestation of symptoms.
DNA Testing
RP mutation type can be determined through DNA testing, which is available on a clinical basis for:
- RLBP1 (autosomal recessive, Bothnia type RP)
- RP1 (autosomal dominant, RP1)
- RHO (autosomal dominant, RP4)
- RDS (autosomal dominant, RP7)
- PRPF8 (autosomal dominant, RP13)
- PRPF3 (autosomal dominant, RP18)
- CRB1 (autosomal recessive, RP12)
- ABCA4 (autosomal recessive, RP19)
- RPE65 (autosomal recessive, RP20)
For all other genes (e.g. DHDDS), molecular genetic testing is available on a research basis only.
Genetic counseling depends on an accurate diagnosis, determination of the mode of inheritance in each family, and results of molecular genetic testing.
Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment
The efficiency of various supplements, such as Vitamin A, DHA, and Lutein, in delaying disease progression remains an unresolved, yet prospective treatment option. Clinical trials investigating optic prosthetic devices. A gene therapy mechanisms and retinal sheet transplantations are active areas of study in the partial restoration of vision in retinitis pigmentosa patients.
Argus retinal prosthesis Treatment
The Argus retinal prosthesis became the first approved treatment for the disease in February 2011 and is currently available in Germany, France, Italy, and the UK.
The goal of gene therapy studies is to virally supplement retinal cells expressing mutant genes associated with the retinitis pigmentosa phenotype with healthy forms of the gene; thus, allowing the repair and proper functioning of retinal photoreceptors cells in response to the instructions associated with the inserted healthy gene.
Clinical trials and future Treatments
Researchers are testing possible new RP treatments. This includes clinical trials for a type of RP called X-linked retinitis pigmentosa. To learn more about clinical trials and if you might be able to participate, talk with your ophthalmologist.
Other treatments for Retinitis pigmentosa
The retinitis pigmentosa(RP) is a hereditary disease that causes visual deficiency leading to blindness. The methods of treatment include gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and visual prothesis, etc.
Autoserum contains a large number of active factors and will not cause exclusive reactions. In this study, we aim to assess and evaluate the therapeutic effect and the safety of retrobulbar injection of autoserum in the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.
Siddha remedies for Retinitis Pigmentosa
1. Siddha preventive measures
Everybody must practice Siddha preventive measures, whether a person is affected with Retinitis pigmentosa or not, but preventive measures are the primary steps for switching on to any other Siddha remedies, and hence they are important. It helps in one’s capability, effectiveness, and productivity, decision-making power, intellectuality, and removing minor health problems. There are three types of preventive measures:
- Earthing – performed for removing and earthing the negativity of our body
- Field cleaning – cleans the energy field (Aura) of our body
- Siddha brain exercise/Energizing – energizes our brain for proper functionality
Everybody’s tendency is to get attracted to the word ‘free, however, don’t neglect even these Siddha preventive measures are free. Avail of the benefits by practicing them sincerely, and regularly. For the ease of understanding what Siddha preventive measures are, please watch a video for a live demonstration.
2. Siddha Shaktidata Yog
This unique Siddha Shaktidata Yog of Siddha Spirituality can solve the problems related to Retinitis pigmentosa with Siddha remedies. There is no compulsion of training of ‘Swami Hardas Life System’ methods. This not only gives benefits to self but also it can be used for other affected persons, whether a person is in the same house, distantly available in the same city, same nation, or might be in any corner of the world, however, both the procedures have been explained here.
3. Siddha Kalyan Sadhana
Recite this Sadhana with a Sankalp “My problems of Retinitis pigmentosa are solved as early as possible and I should gain health”, which should be repeated in mind 3 – 3 times every after each stanza. Any person irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith, sex, and age can recite this Sadhana for free, which should be repeated at least twice a day. To know more, please click on this link.
4. CCPE products
These products work on the concepts of ‘Conceptual Creative Positive Energy’ (CCPE) within the provisions of the ‘CCPE Life System’ and the theory of Quantum Technology to a certain extent. However, the products get activated only whenever touched by a human and then they become capable of solving the problem and achieving health. However, please use these products for Retinitis pigmentosa as mentioned below:
CCPE Extractor: The CCPE Extractor should be gently moved over the Agya Chakra in a circular motion at least for 30 to 60 seconds, thereafter, follow the same process on the head, and both eyes, which finishes within almost 3 minutes.
CCPE Booster: Keep one Booster over the Agya Chakra and another over the head, and both eyes for 3 minutes. You may need to have 4 Boosters, which establishes positivity.
5. UAM (Understanding, Awakening, Movement)
For quick and effective results, it is advisable to learn the unique methods of the Swami Hardas Life System. A trained person can only apply the UAM method himself/herself and become capable of healing others after undergoing a unique Shaktipat.
A daily routine for Retinitis pigmentosa
In general, a daily routine may look like this:
- Increase physical activities e.g. exercise, walking, or swimming
- Consume Sattvic diet
- Perform breathing exercises regularly
- Apply free Siddha remedies a minimum 3 times a day, as explained above
- Practice Ananda meditation or Acem meditation regularly
- Do Siddha Nyasa regularly
- Perform Swayamsiddha Agnihotra daily, if feasible
- In case, if someone wishes to learn advanced methods of Swami Hardas Life System, undergo unique training
Ensure to sprinkle in some fun during the day. Don’t forget to relax and laugh in between. Laughing is a great way to boost your immune system and help you.
Along with all the above activities, apply above explained free Siddha remedies minimum 3 times a day, the more is good. Just try the methods of Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System. I am confident that you will surely find improvements within 7 days.
Training of Swami Hardas Life System
Any health, peace, and progress-related problem can be solved independently by undergoing Swami Hardas Life System training. It needs no money and medicines. Any person irrespective of religion, caste, creed, faith, sex, and age can undergo this unique training.
Conclusion
Because of the above, I am confident that you have learned about Retinitis pigmentosa, meaning, types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and Siddha remedies. Now, you have become self-sufficient, hence it’s the right time to use your acquired knowledge for solving problems as per the provision available in Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System.
However, keep learning and practicing the free Siddha remedies, which would help guide how to solve various problems regarding health, peace, and progress, without money and medicines.
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Frequently asked questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions regarding Retinitis pigmentosa. However, before posting your query, kindly go through them:
What is the meaning of Retinitis pigmentosa?
RP is a group of eye problems that affect the retina. This condition changes how the retina responds to light, making it hard to see. People with RP lose their vision slowly over time. Usually, though, they will not become totally blind. |
How Retinitis pigmentosa is diagnosed?
An accurate diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa relies on the documentation of the progressive loss of photoreceptor cell function, confirmed by a combination of the visual field and visual acuity tests, fundus and optical coherence imagery, and electroretinography (ERG). |
What are the best Siddha remedies for Retinitis pigmentosa?
In general, a daily routine for the cure of RP may look like this: Increase physical activities e.g. exercise, walking, or swimming; consume Sattvic diet; perform breathing exercises regularly; apply free Siddha remedies a minimum 3 times a day, as explained; practice Ananda meditation or Acem meditation regularly; do Siddha Nyasa regularly; -perform Swayamsiddha Agnihotra daily, if feasible. In case, if someone wishes to learn advanced methods of Swami Hardas Life System, undergo unique training. However, ensure to sprinkle in some fun during the day. Don’t forget to relax and laugh in between. Laughing is a great way to boost your immune system and help you. |
Reference:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinitis_pigmentosa
- https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-retinitis-pigmentosa
- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03998384
- https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/retinitis-pigmentosa/
One of the most important and useful article. Nowadays the cases of RP are on high increase. Your such information would be of immense help for the people. Thanks for such a valuable information.
Thanks a lot for your appreciative words, Madam. RP is on the increase day by day. The reason behind this is the extreme use of digital media. People at a very young age are being prompted for one or other reasons. Hence, we must be very concerned about our eyes, which are vital organs of our body. However, a digital detox is very much needed. Anyway… I shall continue my efforts to share valuable knowledge with my valuable readers. Thanks and take care!!!