retinitis pigmentosa 1

A retinitis pigmentosa that has_material_basis_in mutation in the RP1 gene on chromosome 8q12.

Signs and symptoms

• Constriction of peripheral visual field
• Spicular pigmentation of the retina
• Optic disc pallor
• Attenuation of retinal blood vessels
• Nyctalopia
• Reduced visual acuity
• Rod-cone dystrophy
• Undetectable light- and dark-adapted electroretinogram
• Myopia
• Scotoma

Also known as: RP1