Hereditary, progressive degeneration of the retina due to death of ROD PHOTORECEPTORS initially and subsequent death of CONE PHOTORECEPTORS. It is characterized by deposition of pigment in the retina.

Synonyms: Pigmentary Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy, Pigmentary, Tapetoretinal Degeneration, Tapetoretinal Degenerations, Pigmentary Retinopathies, Retinopathies, Pigmentary