Mid-Stage RP Compensation (Partial Degeneration) → Hypothesis

Retinal plasticity compensates for lost photoreceptors

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The concept of retinal plasticity indicates that there may be compensatory mechanisms within the inner retina that adapt following photoreceptor degeneration. Understanding these mechanisms could lead to strategies that enhance remaining visual function.

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