Inheritedmutations in rhodopsin, the lightsensingproteinofrodscells, are the singlemostcommon causeofoneform of RP and the majority of these mutations causeproteinmisfolding.
The artificial retina, called the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, is the first implantable device to treat the condition and is approved for people over age 25 with advanced RP who can see some light.