Description : Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of retinal
dystrophies characterized by a progressive degeneration of photoreceptors, eventually
resulting in severe visual impairment. For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of
RP, see 268000.;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the pre-mRNA processing factor 31 gene (PRPF31, 606419.0001);