Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Case Report

Background : Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited heterogeneous group of retinal disorders represented by rod photoreceptors progressive dysfunction with subsequent cone degeneration and the pigment epithelium. The typical manifestations are loss visual field night blindness. Purpose purpose this study was to examine Amsler Grid on right left eyes, no scotomas metamorphopsia were found. Method type research quantitative explanatory approach, sampling technique saturated number subjects 76 employees data analysis uses PLS. Results Best corrected acuity 6/9 in eye 6/18 eye. There arteriolar attenuation, waxy disc pallor, bone-spicule pigmentation deposits both eyes funduscopy exaination. patient diagnosed retinitis pigmentosa. management given vitamin A 15.000 IU/day, DHA 1.200mg/day, counselling about pigmentosa, progressivity, prognosis. Conclusion caused irrreversible impairment. Low vision for optimize function optimized quality life. Genetic might provide her family information inheritance genetic implications that could help obtain medical regarding disease.