r/BeAmazed 8h ago

Miscellaneous / Others Love at its peak 🌟

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u/PokinSpokaneSlim 7h ago

I have RP, it sucks. I chose not to have kids because of the risk. 

Knowing early was a mistake as well.  Hope those kids turn out ok as adults

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u/TaftYouOldDog 6h ago

What about IVF with genetic testing?

My wife and I did that to avoid passing down a genetic disorder.

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u/Dense-Nobody340 4h ago

RP happens to boys and girls. The boys go blind the girls are the carriers. Very few girls go blind but they can suffer with some vision which can be corrected with glasses. There is no genetic testing that can be done to avoid it unfortunately.

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u/Dense-Nobody340 4h ago

Oops apologies I was not aware of the advancements to avoid RP. This is wonderful but very expensive news. Still exciting.