Retinitis secondary prevention

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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.

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