Dr. Matthew Weed of the Spokane Eye Clinic continues his series of hereditary retinal disease review by discussing retinitis pigmentosa and associated syndromes with Jay.
 

Episode Summary by Michael Venincasa. 

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[0:52] Introduction

[2:03] Can you discuss a bit about cone and rod dystrophies?

[5:55] Let’s focus first on Retinitis Pigmentosa - its history, prevalence, and inheritance.

[8:55] If I am a resident seeing a patient, when should I think of RP and what else should be on my differential?

[12:35] Which recommendations/treatments do you offer someone after diagnosis with RP?

[18:15] RP is famous for its syndromic associations. Can we talk first about Usher Syndrome? (“RP + Hearing Loss is Usher Syndrome until proven otherwise.”)

[22:35] How about Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) or Laurence-Moon Syndrome (LMS)?

[28:05] What are your thoughts on Kyrie Irving requesting a trade, and what it means for your Celtics?

[33:15] Conclusion

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