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Retinitis Pigmentosa

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2. What will happen to my sight?

Early symptoms of RP will normally begin to manifest themselves between the ages of 10 and 30.

The most common first symptom of RP is a difficulty seeing in low light conditions. This may be associated with a contraction of the peripheral visual field, so called tunnel vision, although in some cases of RP the central vision is affected first.

Later on in the condition, sensitivity to bright lights and sunlight may become a problem.

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