There are a lot of genes that can cause RP. You would have to get a genetic test to be sure, but generally men are less likely to be asymptomatic carriers due to women having an additional X chromosome to fall back on. Buuuut, since you're dad and bro have it, it may not be x-linked, though your mother could always be a carrier and not know it.

Not a doctor or genetic counselor, but it depends if the gene is a dominant or recessive gene. If the gene is dominant you would not be a carrier as you do not have the faulty gene since you would be symptomatic. If the gene is recessive, you may be a carrier.

Have your father and brother had genetic testing? They may qualify for free genetic testing through the $1, which includes genetic counseling and they can ask these questions on your behalf.

I am not a doctor, so I can’t answer that question. What I can tell you is that I have RP and it also is in my family history I am the youngest of three and my oldest brother has RP as well. My brothers and I all have children and thankfully none of them have shown signs of RP that does not mean they cannot pass it on to their children as far as I know.

I don't know if it's the same program that is listed in this thread but I know I was only tested after I was diagnosed. I know that the university that did the test was in Michigan. I can also proudly say that because of my mother and I having the same disease my eyes were in some sort of textbook written by a professor at the university where my mother and I were officially diagnosed.

From what I was told at a very young age, the RP gene is recessive. While you may not have any symptoms you are guaranteed to be a carrier of this disease. The fact of the matter is one of your parents, and that would be your father, only has the recessive gene to offer. Your mother however is not blind, so it is possible that you received her dominant gene and you will never actually develop this disease because you cannot due to the protection the dominant gene provides.

I'm also sure that your father and brother already know this, but because of the familial element of this disease and the fact that it presented in both your father and your brother, pretty much any university hospital within driving distance will be interested in seeing both your father and your brother and keeping track of the progression of their disease over the years. It really is a rare opportunity for them to study this family of diseases. Because of the studies your family can get perks like getting a fast track for cataract surgery for instance, because the doctors or hospital will be very interested as having a case study to provide extra funding for the University.

Commented elsewhere, but My Retina Tracker does free genetic testing, but I believe it is just for diagnosed cases. That being said, maybe still talk to your doctor or the organization. Considering you have two family members with RP, they may still do the testing for you.

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https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinitis-pigmentosa

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Yes. My dad has it and I am a carrier but don’t have it.

I'm in a similar position - does anyone know of a way for the child of someone with RP to get genetic testing for the disease? Willing to pay out of pocket.

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