- Recommendation ID
- IPG537/1
- Question
NICE encourages further research on subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa. Outcomes should include the impact on quality of life and activities of day-to-day living, and durability of implants. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa is limited in quality and quantity. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa
- Number
- IPG537
- Date issued
- December 2015
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | Yes |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 31/12/2015 |