2002•Journal of Visual Impairment & BlindnessRequires access

Connecting Research on Retinitis Pigmentosa to the Practice of Orientation and Mobility

Duane R. Geruschat, Kathleen A. Turano

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Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) causes restriction of the visual field, progressive vision loss, and night blindness. This article presents an overview of the current management options for O&M and describes the scientific and mobility research on RP that is relevant to the work of O&M instructors.

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Key concepts: Retinitis pigmentosa, Blindness, Orientation and Mobility, Low vision, Orientation (vector space), Optometry, Visually impaired, Medicine