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7 Facts About Retinitis Pigmentosa You Should Know
7 Facts About Retinitis Pigmentosa You Need!
Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel! In today’s video, I’m going to give you 7 facts about RP, or retinitis pigmentosa. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time RP-er like me, living with someone who has RP, or just curious, this video is for you.
RP is Genetic: It's a disorder causing a breakdown of cells in the retina. I have X-linked RP, but there are many variants. At its core, RP is genetic, and there's not much we can do about that currently.
Symptoms Vary: Symptoms can include peripheral vision loss, tunnel vision, night blindness, and light sensitivity. Everyone experiences RP differently, so connecting with others can be very helpful.
No Cure Yet: There's no cure for RP today, but lots of research is ongoing. Managing your condition and preserving your eyesight are key until a cure is found.
Track Progression: Tracking your RP progression is important, even if it's tough. It helps in understanding and managing your symptoms better.
Low Vision Aids: Use tools and apps to help with daily tasks. Whether it's magnifying glasses or smartphone apps, these aids are essential in preserving your eyesight.
Genetic Counseling: This helps understand the genetic aspects of RP, especially if you're considering having kids. It’s something I plan to explore more.
Research and Clinical Trials: Stay updated with the latest research. Participating in trials can contribute to finding a cure. While I'm cautious, many of my friends have found it beneficial.
Understanding these points will help you manage RP better and make informed decisions about your health. If you found this video helpful, please share it with others who might benefit. Thanks for watching!
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Understanding the Challenge: A Parent’s Perspective on Retinitis Pigmentosa
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"Understanding the Challenge: A Parent’s Perspective on Retinitis Pigmentosa" Hi everyone,! In today's video, I’m going into what it’s like growing up with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and sharing crucial advice for parents who are navigating this journey. I’ll outline 10 key tips to help you support your child, from understanding RP and fostering independence to creating a safe environment and ma...
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Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel! Today's video is really special because you'll get to meet my incredible wife, Loren. We're diving into the world of relationships and dating with RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa), sharing our own journey and tips to help make it a bit easier for you. Dating with RP definitely has its challenges, but with the right mindset and a bit of confidence, we've learne...
Highlights from the World Para Triathlon Series | Featuring Joslyn Sky
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Hey everyone! Join me on this exciting journey as my guide Andy and I take on a triathlon in Swansea - captured and interviewed beautfully by Wales own @TreeTopFilms and edited by @kjgmedia1, with permission from the@BritishTriathlon Federation (BTF). This event is part of the British Triathlon Super Series at the World Triathlon Para Series, aimed at promoting adaptive sports like triathlon fo...
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k Годину тому

    Great Video. No one should shy away from their disability but they should remember it makes you who you are. Everyone is worthy of being loved so by taking just one step of confidence could take you on a new path with someone showing you love and understanding. Your heart is as big as your disability and so is theirs Xx 😊

  • @focus4fitness-norwich462
    @focus4fitness-norwich462 3 години тому

    Video has some great advice 🙏🏼

  • @rjetravel5483
    @rjetravel5483 9 годин тому

    Great video mate, really interesting, helps people without RP as well, understanding what our friends/family dealing with!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 8 годин тому

      Thanks my friend! Really appreciate that! ❤️

  • @gillart99
    @gillart99 23 години тому

    Thank you for this!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 23 години тому

      You are welcome! If it helped then please take a look at some of my other useful videos ❤️

  • @user-dr8jk8xs8t
    @user-dr8jk8xs8t День тому

    Yet another great video

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k День тому

    Your tips are very helpful and informative especially in the world of computers which do put added strain on the eyes. When someone receives their diagnosis from either their parents if a child, or Specialist they may also go into denial for many years as they may only suffer from one or two symptons to start with and believe the inevitable will not happen. RP is progressive so whether you are a parent or someone who has just been told they are a sufferer of RP dont be afraid to reach out and obtain as much information as possible as there are people that can help with support and guidance. Remember someone has been in the same place as you are now. We all pray that one day a cure will be found xx

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS День тому

      Absolutely. What a brilliant and in depth comment. Thank you ❤️

  • @user-ti6oc1ii1w
    @user-ti6oc1ii1w День тому

    These are excellent tips Rob especially for young or early diagnosed sufferers. I hope this is reaching folk. Keep up the good work!!

  • @user-fh8jv9vf3x
    @user-fh8jv9vf3x День тому

    Very informative video!

  • @focus4fitness-norwich462
    @focus4fitness-norwich462 День тому

    Top tips 🙏🏼

  • @JoslynSky
    @JoslynSky День тому

    Yayyyyy

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS День тому

      Thanks JSky! ❤️

    • @JoslynSky
      @JoslynSky День тому

      @@BlindFocusRS of course ! This is awesome and informative !!!

  • @lucyl5507
    @lucyl5507 2 дні тому

    Love this so much!

  • @user-ks4pf9tv4y
    @user-ks4pf9tv4y 3 дні тому

    Well done Rob, you are awesome. Great poem A A x x

  • @PrecisionDigital-ru1tn
    @PrecisionDigital-ru1tn 4 дні тому

    great going Rob, well done man!

  • @EternalInsights389
    @EternalInsights389 4 дні тому

    well done mate, no easy feat, you should be proud!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 4 дні тому

      Thank you for that! Really appreciate it.

  • @emmahowes3587
    @emmahowes3587 6 днів тому

    Congratulations Rob, you've worked so hard to reach this milestone. The future of this channel is bright :) Also, that poem was brilliant, and made me quite emotional :)

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 6 днів тому

      Awww thank you for being a huge supporter from Day 1! I appreciate that and always will!

  • @CriminalFilesUSA
    @CriminalFilesUSA 6 днів тому

    Keep climbing!!! This channel is amazing!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 6 днів тому

      Thanks so much guys - you too ❤️

  • @colingordon5798
    @colingordon5798 6 днів тому

    Congratulations Rob!! Very well deserved!!!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 6 днів тому

      Thank you so much Colin! Hope you’re well?

  • @carrieannsharpe
    @carrieannsharpe 8 днів тому

    Wow what an amazing poem about an amazing guy.

  • @JoslynSky
    @JoslynSky 8 днів тому

    Omg I love how you added Dave !!! That’s super cool!!! Love this !!!!

  • @user-ti6oc1ii1w
    @user-ti6oc1ii1w 8 днів тому

    Firstly, congratulations Rob. What an incredible poem, I shall be reading Dave's books. You both are shining lights to any person with RP and other forms of sight loss.

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k 8 днів тому

    Amazing Video. Amazing poem. So proud of you Rob in what you have achieved through sheer resilience and detetmination. I know it has not been an easy road but you have never given up. Well done and celebrate. You have reached such a milestone in your journey X Your poems are amazing Dave. I have your books that are so inspiring and heartfelt. X

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 8 днів тому

      Thank you!!

    • @lucyl5507
      @lucyl5507 7 днів тому

      Oh wow, congratulations on the milestone, so well deserved 🎉 And the poem is perfect, a talented man describing a fabulous human ❤

  • @user-dr8jk8xs8t
    @user-dr8jk8xs8t 8 днів тому

    Mind blowing, amazing, well done Rob

  • @user-fh8jv9vf3x
    @user-fh8jv9vf3x 8 днів тому

    That was an awesome poem!

  • @focus4fitness-norwich462
    @focus4fitness-norwich462 8 днів тому

    🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k 9 днів тому

    Great Video - even when things dont go to plan you still manage to complete the race. What resilence and mindset you have. Well done. Check out the full Video x

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k 9 днів тому

    Great Video - it is so important to try and engage your child/children in sport no matter what they enjoy doing. This will not only build their confidence but will help them focus and become part of a wider family to avoid them feeling isolated and alone. Sports will also help build confidence and lead to a more fulfilling and independent life. Recommend watching the full Video x

  • @focus4fitness-norwich462
    @focus4fitness-norwich462 10 днів тому

    Great tip and great advice!

  • @focus4fitness-norwich462
    @focus4fitness-norwich462 10 днів тому

    Nice recovery!!

  • @JoslynSky
    @JoslynSky 10 днів тому

    Love your RP brother!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 keep on following your dreams and don’t let our condition prevent you from doing it.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 10 днів тому

      100%! You’ll love my next 2 videos!!

    • @JoslynSky
      @JoslynSky 10 днів тому

      @@BlindFocusRS can’t wait !!! Stay tuned !!!

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k 11 днів тому

    Great short - Loren's advice is really brilliant as it gives hope to people with RP to live an independently life but also offers help in which to achieve this xx Watch the full Video x

  • @focus4fitness-norwich462
    @focus4fitness-norwich462 11 днів тому

    Great advice!!

  • @lucyl5507
    @lucyl5507 13 днів тому

    I really hope this reaches far & wide in the RP community. Your Mum & Dad were brilliant, testament to where your determination comes from I bet! ❤

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 13 днів тому

      Me too. They did really well!! ❤️

  • @jackieeastaugh-king9992
    @jackieeastaugh-king9992 14 днів тому

    This video was brilliant, very informative.It was so interesting to see Loren's perspective.I learnt a lot from watching this video.Ron and Loren are so inspiring,well done x

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 13 днів тому

      Awwww thank you and thanks for such a wonderful comment! ❤️

  • @matthewoconnor2955
    @matthewoconnor2955 15 днів тому

    Your parents aced it mate! Self care all round is a key tip! Keep up the good work!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 15 днів тому

      Thanks Matt! Appreciate that and agreed/ self care is so important.

  • @user-ti6oc1ii1w
    @user-ti6oc1ii1w 15 днів тому

    I reckon that if anyone watching this video, finds some help or inspiration from one or more of the points raised, then Blind Focus has achieved a gold medal. Excellent Rob.

  • @user-dr8jk8xs8t
    @user-dr8jk8xs8t 15 днів тому

    Amazing parents Rob, amazing video

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 15 днів тому

      Thank you! We hope it helps lots of RP parents xx

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k 15 днів тому

    Brilliant Video and with Rob's information I really hope you parents out there find some help and guidance in this Video. It is heartbreaking at times knowing the challenges your child will have and suffer but you will also have lots of good times, laughs and fun seeing your child develop into a strong independent person. You will never stop worrying but that is what a parent is all about. Xx

  • @emmahowes3587
    @emmahowes3587 15 днів тому

    Your parents did such a good job :)

  • @user-ks4pf9tv4y
    @user-ks4pf9tv4y 15 днів тому

    This is a great video both & I'm sure it will give other people with disabilities the confidence to go out on dates & hopefully, develop a relationship like yours. If everyone could meet a "Loren", they'd be well away. Loren has taken Robs RP in her stride, supported him 100% & their relationship has flourished. You two make a great team, full of love & respect for each other. Here's to many more years of triathlons, travel, fun & dogs!! Love you guys.... Auntie Al x x

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 15 днів тому

      Wow!! Comment of the year! Thank you. See you next week in Wells x

    • @user-ks4pf9tv4y
      @user-ks4pf9tv4y 15 днів тому

      @@BlindFocusRS 😂😂 I suddenly thought, with my user ID, you wouldn't have a clue it was me commenting. Looking forward to seeing you lovelies next week x x

    • @user-ks4pf9tv4y
      @user-ks4pf9tv4y 15 днів тому

      And I've no idea how to change my user ID!! X

  • @user-fh8jv9vf3x
    @user-fh8jv9vf3x 15 днів тому

    Mick and Sandie smashed it!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 15 днів тому

      As did you last week. Thank you all!!

  • @focus4fitness-norwich462
    @focus4fitness-norwich462 15 днів тому

    Amazing debut Mick and Sandie!!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 15 днів тому

      My parents deserve to go viral!!

  • @user-ti6oc1ii1w
    @user-ti6oc1ii1w 16 днів тому

    Watch the full post. It's really helpful for all folk plus Rob and Loren are a wonderful couple 💑

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k 17 днів тому

    This is a very special Video so if you havent watched the full Video do so as it may be helpful to you. Dont despair if you think you may always be on your own as this Video will give you hope and an insight to how to go about having a relationship with someone with RP. You may be that special person who can see the person through their disability. X

  • @focus4fitness-norwich462
    @focus4fitness-norwich462 17 днів тому

    ❤❤

  • @emmahowes3587
    @emmahowes3587 20 днів тому

    Great video guys. Was lovely to hear how you met. Such an awesome couple <3

  • @JoslynSky
    @JoslynSky 20 днів тому

    I also do not like nightclubs or dark areas as I have to shine my phone light at people to see their faces or what they are wearing

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 20 днів тому

      It’s tough to function in those situations!

  • @JoslynSky
    @JoslynSky 20 днів тому

    That was soo Beautifully said. I too struggle with one day finding a good soul to help me with my sight loss journey and I get afraid to let them know I see with one eye and some sides in my right as it’s discouraging but my eyes look beautiful but still they think blind girl or visionally impaired and they think do I want to help her like that? But then I think who can I trust before it all goes away. I truly hope I find someone like you have and Molly has and Paul has and Dave has and every other person I see with a significant other

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 20 днів тому

      You absolutely will - they just haven’t shown up yet!! ❤️

  • @shelleyhughes3574
    @shelleyhughes3574 21 день тому

    This amazing 💪💚 I've definitely found my new running tunes! Joslyn just wow 🙌🎵

  • @shelleyhughes3574
    @shelleyhughes3574 21 день тому

    This is one of my faves ❤ I'm so proud to have met Rob and become friends and then also see his relationship with Loren she truly is a superwoman and partnered with Rob they are a formidable team 💚💪thank you for sharing xx

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS 21 день тому

      Awwww thanks Shelley. That’s a really nice comment ❤️

  • @lucyl5507
    @lucyl5507 21 день тому

    I just love you two. Always giving back and always meant to be ❤