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

UofL researchers note the metabolic changes are similar to those seen in lung cancer in laboratory
July 30, 2019
Retina Retinitis Pigmentosa
Basic Research
Grantee

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.