Preston started treatment at the Arkansas Acupunture Center for Retinitis Pigmentosa when he was in the eight grade.  "When it helps a little bit, you just wanna keep on doing it...  It helps things be clearer, going up and down curbs is no big deal, even at night."  Preston has a talent for acting and hopes to pursue a career in the theatre.  In spite of his condition, he is looking to the future with hope. 

"The first time I was here I was very skeptical, by the second day I could notice extreme changes, I could see my eyes in the mirror, I could see cars that had color.  Before that everything blended together because it was gray.  I just keep coming.  The people here make me feel relaxed."  Debbie was born with Retinitis Rigmitosis and also has macular degeneration  She comes to Arkansas from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin for acupuncture treatments. 

In 2004, when Camille first came to the Arkansas Acupuncture Center for treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa she was working and living alone in Washington D.C.  She was 38 years old.  Regardless of significant vision loss, she was able continue working as a marketing specialist in the hotel business.  Recently she completed a course that certifies her to work with the visually impaired, helping them to learn to function at work and at home.  

"The treatments are helping when no other treatments have been able to help.  I appreciate for the help it gives because I know there is hope out there.  It keeps me working."  Todd has been coming to the Arkansas Acupuncture Center since December, 1998.  He was 32 years old when he first began treatments at the clinic for Retinitis Pigmentosa.