👉 Pentaerythrite is a rare, congenital disorder characterized by an irregular pattern of pigment in the retina. This condition affects about 1 in every 10,000 newborns worldwide and is often associated with a genetic defect or mutation. The abnormality in pentaerythrite occurs when there are three different types of pigments present in the retina: carotenoids, retinoic acid, and melanin. This condition can lead to blindness if it is not