Disruption of glucose transport to rods and cones shown to cause vision loss in retinitis pigmentosa

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UofL researchers note the metabolic changes are similar to those seen in lung cancer in laboratory

July 30, 2019

Retina Retinitis Pigmentosa

Basic Research

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Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a common hereditary eye disorder that leads to the gradual deterioration of rod cells causing reduced peripheral vision and night vision. Subsequent loss of cone photoreceptors cause the loss of high-resolution daylight and color vision.