Abstract
Myopia is the most common ocular disorder diagnosed and managed by the ophthalmologist; retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is seen infrequently. Why consider them together? In many cases both can be shown to have a hereditary basis. This suggests a fundamental metabolic abnormality, that they are “molecular” diseases. Each presents a wide spectrum of severity. Advanced forms of both show decreased retinal function, and both are characterized by premature cataract formation and vitreous degeneration. In a review of similarities and differences, certain notions arise that suggest explanations for clinical observations and present questions for future research.
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Pruett, R.C., Albert, D.M. (1987). Vitreous Degeneration in Myopia and Retinitis Pigmentosa. In: Schepens, C.L., Neetens, A. (eds) The Vitreous and Vitreoretinal Interface. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1901-7_14
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