Retinitis pigmentosa presenting as pseudo-glaucoma: A “diagnostic paradox” of progressive field loss with preserved nerve fiber layer

Jona Gavazi; Elona Dhrami

doi:10.3205/26doc120

June 17, 2026Open Access

Retinitis pigmentosa presenting as pseudo-glaucoma: A “diagnostic paradox” of progressive field loss with preserved nerve fiber layer

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This report aims to illustrate the misdiagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa as Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma over twelve years.
Case report of a 30-year-old individual
Management as Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma
Examination of visual field loss and retinal nerve fiber layer status
Patient experienced progressive peripheral field loss
Retinal nerve fiber layer remained healthy despite field loss
Suggests diagnostic challenges in distinguishing RP from JOAG

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Case report highlights the misdiagnosis of progressive field loss in a young adult with preserved RNFL.

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Purpose: To report a case of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) managed as Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma (JOAG) for twelve years and to highlight the “diagnostic paradox” of progressive peripheral field loss in the presence of a healthy retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL). Methods: A 30-year-old [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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