Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited retinal condition that causes progressive loss of night vision and peripheral vision, often beginning in childhood or early adulthood. Genetic counselling and specialist retinal diagnostics remain limited in Ghana, and many families only receive a confirmed diagnosis after vision loss has already progressed. Stem Cell Cure India works with Ghanaian patients and families exploring stem cell therapy as an option to discuss alongside standard low-vision support.
Specialist retinal diagnostics such as electroretinography (ERG) and genetic testing for inherited eye conditions like RP are concentrated in a small number of private facilities in Accra, often at high cost, with limited access elsewhere in the country. This has led an increasing number of Ghanaian families to explore regenerative treatment options abroad alongside conventional low-vision management.
Dr. Tyagi leads the regenerative medicine protocol design at Stem Cell Cure India, overseeing stem cell sourcing, lab processing, and treatment planning for patients — including those travelling from Nigeria .
Dr. Pallavee brings over two decades of clinical ophthalmology experience, supporting the eye-specific evaluation and treatment planning for patients undergoing stem cell therapy for retinal and optic nerve conditions at Stem Cell Cure India
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon
Specialist in advanced cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and Corneal Cross-Linking for Keratoconus with extensive clinical experience.
Associate Professor | Vitreo-Retina Surgeon
Experienced cataract and vitreo-retina surgeon with expertise in retinal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, and advanced retina procedures.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are studied for their potential to support retinal cell health, reduce inflammation, and slow the degeneration of photoreceptor cells in RP. This is an active area of research rather than an established cure — RP is a genetic condition with no cure in conventional medicine, and stem cell therapy is explored as a complementary option to discuss with your ophthalmologist alongside low-vision aids and support.
Suitability depends on your specific condition and its severity. As a starting point, our team typically reviews:
No. RP is a genetic condition and stem cell therapy is not a cure. It is explored as an option that may help support remaining retinal function and slow progression, alongside — not instead of — standard low-vision care.
Children with RP are evaluated individually based on their diagnosis and current vision status. Please share available ophthalmology and genetic reports so our team can advise on suitability.
Recent ophthalmology assessment, ERG results if available, and genetic testing or family history details if known. This allows our team to give an initial opinion before you commit to travel.
Cost depends on the treatment plan required. Contact us for a personalised quote after sharing your ophthalmology reports.
Yes. Once treatment is confirmed, we provide the invitation and supporting documents Ghanaian citizens need to apply for a Medical Visa through the High Commission of India in Accra.
Most patients stay between 5 and 8 days, depending on the treatment plan and any additional evaluation required.
"Stem Cell Cure (P) Ltd." deals in the following servies:-
| General Medical/Surgical Treatment | Stem Cell Treatment for Degenerative Diseases |
|---|---|
| Bariatric surgery | Neuro-Applications 1. Brain Stroke/Injury |
| Cardiology | 2. Spinal Cord Injury |
| Cardiothoracic surgery | 3. Spinal Fusion |
| Colorectal surgery | 4. Autism |
| Drug and alcohol services | 5. Cerebral Palsy |
| Ear, nose & throat (ENT) | 6. Motor Neuron Disease(ALS, PBP) |
| Gastroenterology | 7. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) |
| General surgery | Ortho- Applications 1. Knee Cartilage Defect or arthritis |
| Gynaecology | 2. Hip Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis |
| Haematology | 3. Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Internal medicine | 4. Non-Union Fracture/Delayed Union |
| Mental Health | Vascular Applications 1. Coronary Arterial Disease |
| Neurology | 2. Peripheral Arterial Disease such as CLI |
| Neurosurgery | 3. Diabetic Foot ulcer/Gangrene |
| Obstetrics, gynaecology and IVF | Eye related Application 1. Optic Nerve Damage |
| Oncology / cancer | 2. Retinitis Pigmentosa |
| Oral and Maxillo surgery | 3. Macular Degeneration |
| Orthopaedic (Knee/Hip) surgery | Other Applications 1. Diabetes |
| Paediatric surgery | 2. Acute/Chronic kidney disease |
| Physicians | 3. Acute/Chronic Liver disease |
| Plastic & reconstructive surgery | 4. Acute/Chronic Lung disease |
| Rehabilitation | 5. Muscular Dystrophy as DMD & SMA |
| Renal | 6. Myocardial Infarction (MI) |
| Respiratory medicine | 7. Hair Regeneration |
| Urology | 8. Blood related cancer treatment |
| Vascular surgery | 9. Anti-aging |
| Dentisity |
