Patient Case Studies
Hearing directly from patients is one of the most powerful ways to understand what’s possible with holistic ophthalmology. Below are real stories, shared in their own words, about living with retinitis pigmentosa and the impact of treatment with Dr. Rosenfarb.
Ruth B.
Ruth was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at age 30 and told there was no treatment. After years of decline, she discovered Dr. Rosenfarb’s work and began annual acupuncture sessions in 2015. Over the past nine years she has stabilized her vision, regained some peripheral function, and maintained her career until retirement.
“I saw the results of the acupuncture on me. And I think it really worked for me, which is why I keep coming because I see that it helps also with the maintenance of the vision.”
Connor B.
Connor was diagnosed with RP at 16 and was told nothing could be done. Through a family friend he found Dr. Rosenfarb and began treatment four years ago. Since then, his vision has remained stable with no decline, and he has gained confidence through lifestyle coaching and holistic care.
“I definitely have seen some measure of improvement in that four years. I have not yet seen any decline in my vision, as would be expected with somebody of my condition.”
Ida
Ida, a physician assistant, was struggling with RP-related peripheral loss, eye strain, and depression. After two weeks of treatment, she saw dramatic improvements in acuity—reaching 20/20 in one eye—and measurable gains in her visual fields. She also felt relief from stress and regained hope for the future.
“I was able to improve my vision on one eye back to 20/20, which I hadn’t been before being diagnosed.”
Jim
Jim traveled from Florida after his RP progressed to severe color loss and fear of going blind. Within two weeks of treatment he regained color vision, could see through the clouding in his vision, and improved several lines on the eye chart. His confidence and quality of life improved dramatically.
“Within two weeks I’m seeing colors again … I read probably five lines with my left eye better than when I walked in the door.”
Tonya
Tonya, originally from Canada and now living in Portugal, has been receiving care from Dr. Rosenfarb for nearly a decade. She noticed significant improvements in her peripheral vision, object tracking, and overall confidence. Despite setbacks during COVID, she continues maintenance care with acupuncture, supplements, and home therapies like the ACS-3000.
“When I came to see him for treatments, the improvement in my peripheral vision was significant … my confidence really grew.”
Next Steps
If these stories inspired you, know that you don’t have to wait. The same treatment options that helped Ruth, Connor, Ida, Jim, and Tonya are available to you today. Dr. Rosenfarb offers several paths to begin care:
- Telehealth Vision Recovery – One-on-one virtual sessions with Dr. Rosenfarb to personalize your plan.
- In-Office Intensives – Two-week programs at our clinic in Westfield, NJ for hands-on care and accelerated results.
In addition, patients often support their recovery with:
Your vision is worth fighting for. Whether you start from home or join us in person, you can take action now to preserve and improve your sight.