Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetic disease that causes vision loss in individuals affected by the disease. A stem cell has the potential to be the key to possibly stopping or even reversing vision loss attributed to Retinitis Pigmentosa.

How stem cells can help patients suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa

Cell replacement strategies using hematopoietic stem cells, retinal progenitor cells or iPSC could be helpful in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa as they have restorative properties replacing the dead or non-functioning cells and enhancing cell survival and vision. Such cells can be delivered either sublocally or systematically and their purpose is to rebuild the retinal tissue, increase light sensitivity and regulate the degenerative process. Stem cell treatment can be beneficial for patients suffering from RP by providing them with a long-term advantage due to its direct impact on the root of the problem.