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*Secondary prevention includes slowing the progression of the disease. This may be achieved through the implementation of Vitamin A therapies as well as wearing prescription sunglasses in order to prevent exposure to harmful Ultraviolet light. <ref> Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment. American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/retinitis-pigmentosa-treatment. Accessed April 19, 2016. </ref> | *Secondary prevention includes slowing the progression of the disease. This may be achieved through the implementation of Vitamin A therapies as well as wearing prescription sunglasses in order to prevent exposure to harmful Ultraviolet light. <ref> Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment. American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/retinitis-pigmentosa-treatment. Accessed April 19, 2016. </ref> | ||
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*Prophylactic treatment in the form of antifungal medication such as fluconazole, voriconazole, and amphotericin B. | *Prophylactic treatment in the form of antifungal medication such as fluconazole, voriconazole, and amphotericin B. | ||
===Ocular Syphilis=== | ===Ocular Syphilis=== | ||
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Overview
Secondary Prevention
Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Secondary prevention includes slowing the progression of the disease. This may be achieved through the implementation of Vitamin A therapies as well as wearing prescription sunglasses in order to prevent exposure to harmful Ultraviolet light. [1]
Cytomegalovirus
- Prophylactic therapy is primarily dependent on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Tuberculosis
- Further screening and skin testing to to check for progression or presence of tuberculosis.
Fungal Infections
- Regular check ups with primary care physician in order to reduce potential progression of disease.
- Prophylactic treatment in the form of antifungal medication such as fluconazole, voriconazole, and amphotericin B.
Ocular Syphilis
- Prophylactic treatment in the form of antibiotic therapy and consistent check ups.
Toxoplasmosis
- Antimicrobial regimen
References
- ↑ Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment. American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/retinitis-pigmentosa-treatment. Accessed April 19, 2016.