Retinal pigment degeneration that Tzuyang is suffering from...Early symptoms. If it's serious, you should suspect it
Sep 30, 2025
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In a video titled 'Eating xx million won in a PC room with 135 menus' released on the YouTube channel 'Tzuyang Outside Garden' on the 29th, Tzuyang revealed that she has had poor eyesight since elementary school and has a terminal disease. He also explained that LASIK or LASEK surgery cannot be performed due to retinal pigment degeneration, and that he may become blind later.
Retinal pigment degeneration is a hereditary retinal disease in which the function of photoreceptor cells in the retina gradually decreases and cells are lost. Although it may occur unexpectedly without a family history, defects in several genes involved in the function of photoreceptors are presumed to be the main cause.
The visual field gradually narrows due to impaired retinal function and eventually leads to blindness. A typical initial symptom is 'night blindness', and as it progresses, only the central vision remains 'tunnel vision' and vision loss appear.
There is virtually no special prevention or fundamental treatment. However, it is known that the progress can be slowed down through various treatments such as stem cell therapy and gene therapy. In addition, to prevent vision damage caused by ultraviolet rays, wearing sunglasses, taking vitamin A and antioxidants, and correcting lifestyle habits such as smoking cessation and abstaining are also mentioned as preventive methods. Experts believe that early detection and continuous management through genetic counseling are necessary.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
