Taperetinal degeneration

Tapetoretinal degeneration is a degenerative disease of the retina, characterized by progressive degeneration of the retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptors.

With this disease, there is a gradual death of retinal pigment epithelial cells and photoreceptors (rods and cones) in the central and peripheral parts of the fundus of the eye. This leads to visual impairment, narrowing of the field of vision and, ultimately, to blindness.

The main causes of taperetinal degeneration include hereditary diseases (for example, Stargardt disease), toxic effects, trauma, vascular and metabolic disorders. Diagnosis is based on ophthalmoscopy, optical coherence tomography, and electroretinography. Treatment is mainly symptomatic and aimed at slowing the progression of the disease.

Tapetoretinal degeneration (degeneratio tapetoretinalis) is a progressive disease of the retina, characterized by degeneration of the retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptors.

The disease leads to gradual loss of vision, which begins with impaired night vision and the appearance of blind spots in the field of vision. Over time, the field of vision narrows and central vision deteriorates, even to the point of blindness.

The causes of taperetinal degeneration can be hereditary or acquired. Hereditary forms include various hereditary retinal dystrophies. The acquired form often develops in old age.

Diagnosis is based on ophthalmoscopy, which reveals characteristic changes in the retina, and electroretinography. Treatment is currently limited, aimed at slowing progression and preserving existing vision.