Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Oleg Alekseev, MD, PhD has been featured on Bloom Tampa Bay, a global health and wellness show, to discuss the latest research trends aimed at finding a cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).
Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetic disorder characterized by group of rare eye diseases that cause cells in the retina to break down slowly over time, eventually leading to progressive vision loss and blindness. The first symptom is often night blindness, followed by a gradual loss of peripheral vision.
Although there is currently no cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa, Duke Eye Center is at the forefront of retinal research, with Alekseev and his team leading several research studies to explore innovative treatments options to offer hope to patients coping with this debilitating disorder.
Promising Trends in the Quest to Cure Retinitis Pigmentosa
In a episode of the global health and wellness show Bloom, that aired on June 3, 2024, Gayle Guyardo interviewed Dr. Oleg Alekseev, MD, PhD, a renowned Retina Specialist at Duke Eye Center. Dr. Alekseev discussed the latest research trends aimed at finding a cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a genetic disorder that leads to progressive vision loss and blindness.
Tiny Fish Could Hold the Secrets to Treating Blindness
In a second interview that aired on July 23, 2024 on the global health and wellness show Bloom, Aleskeev explains how tiny fish, specifically zebrafish, are playing a crucial role in this innovative research to find a cure for retinitis pigmentosa.
A Patient's Experience with Retinitis Pigmentosa
Martina Manning noticed her two sons couldn’t see as well in the dark. After realizing how abnormal this was, she took them to a retina doctor. One son was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa and has been undergoing treatment to improve his vision.
While her son is undergoing treatment and taking measures to preserve his vision, Martina is working to develop a non-profit organization to aid research for this disease to help future patients.
Martina and her son join Gayle Guyardo, the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show, Bloom, to talk about his diagnosis, treatment and the next steps in their journey.
