Biomarkers in Retinitis Pigmentosa
The objective of this study is to discover biomarkers that demonstrate a correlation between the severity of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and the thickness of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). These biomarkers will serve as prognostic indicators for various kinds of retinitis pigmentosa. The objective of this study is to find biomarkers that establish a correlation between the severity of retinitis pigmentosa and the thickness of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), which can serve as a prognostic indicator for Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Patients who are able to read and sign informed consent Patients with Retinitis pigmentosa confirmed by genetic test. Patients older than or equal to 18 years of age  Exclusion Criteria:  Other retinal diseases such as macular hole, retinal detachment, macular neovascularization. Corneal surgery in the last 12 months Glaucoma with pressure above 25 mmHg in the last three months. Best Correct Visual Acuity below 1/10 in at least one eye. - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult - StudyPopulation: The patients will be enrolled at the Ophthalmology department of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS.  Patients with diverse kinds of RP with genetic confirmation, no other retinal disorders, pressure under 25 mmHg for three months, and no corneal surgery in the past year are included. - SamplingMethod: Non-Probability Sample