For people diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, there is little to offer in the way of a cure, with only a few treatments that may possibly slow the vision loss. Treatment options typically consist of taking vitamin A which has been thought to delay the blindness. Hope for better treatment retinitis pigmentosa, is dangled in front of patients, with many believing that one day artificial or human retinal transplants may be available. Unfortunately, there is simply no scientific evidence to demonstrate benefits from any of the traditional treatment method, including vitamin A supplements.
Retinitis pigmentosa is actually the name given to a group of genetic eye disorders, all of which involve the destruction of the retina, the light-sensitive nerve layer at the back of the eye. This destruction causes a gradual but progressive loss of vision. Any current treatments, including vitamin A, are aimed at slowing vision loss, not curing the condition. Except one.
Cuba offers a controversial treatment which they claim is the only treatment that is proven safe and effective. Mainstream medicine counsels against going to Cuba for this treatment retinitis pigmentosa, but every year, people from all over the world go to Cuba anyway for this procedure. The Buban medical system does have an excellent reputation. There have been reports of people totally recovering their vision, from Cuba of course, and reports of people ending up with crossed eyes or no vision, from ophthalmic professionals in countries outside of Cuba but neither side has presented an actual real person to testify to either.
It makes for a difficult decision if you have retinitis pigmentosa but at least you have some hope now. The clinics and hospitals offering this treatment in Cuba do provide information which you can discuss with a medical professional, just ask the to give an objective opinion without involving the political implications of going to Cuba.