Question

If the baby has retinitis pigmentosa, it will have normal colour vision but will not be able to see well in dim light. Explain why

Answer 1

A baby having retinitis pigmentosa will have difficulty in seeing in the dark.

Step-by-step explanation:

Retinitis pigmentosa is defined as a disorder of the eyes which may cause loss of vision. It is a rare disease but is genetically inherited. The symptoms generally shows in the childhood. The symptoms includes difficulty in seeing at the night.

The main causes of the disease may be as follows :

1. The retina is not able to detect colors.

2. The rod cells can work only in the dim light.

3. The rod cells may be damaged or do not work.