Paige and Nora Wagner of Duluth don’t share the typical sisterly bond. They’re bonding over what most would see as a situation that could bring anyone down. “I couldn’t see in the dark. So, my mom ...

New studies in rats suggest the drug reserpine, approved in 1955 for high blood pressure, might treat the blinding disease retinitis pigmentosa.

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a rare genetic eye disorder that causes the retina’s cells to break down over time, leading to ...

Luke's parents are taking him on sightseeing trips as his genetic disorder slowly causes blindness. PHOENIX — It’s a powerful ...

Two new compounds may be able to treat retinitis pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that cause blindness. The compounds, described in a study published January 14 in the open-access ...

"We are excited by the therapeutic benefits seen in retinitis pigmentosa patients with progressive and permanent loss of photoreceptors and without any treatment option," said Dr. Santosh ...