Retinal degeneration

Retinal degeneration refers to a group of eye conditions that involve the progressive deterioration of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. This deterioration leads to a gradual loss of photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) and potentially other retinal cells like the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). Ultimately, retinal degeneration can cause vision loss, often leading to blindness.