While macular degeneration generally is associated with aging eyes, an inherited form known as Stargardt’s disease can affect children and young adults. Stargardt’s disease — also called fundus flavimaculatus or Stargardt’s macular dystrophy (SMD) — affects approximately one in 10,000 people and is characterized by central vision loss early in life. (Some researchers believe a distinction should
Read moreStargardt disease was discovered in 1909 and is the most common form of inherited Juvenile Macular degeneration. The disease affects retina, causing progressive loss of vision up to legal blindness, starting between the ages of 6 to 12. Other names of Stargardt Disease Stargardts disease is also named as: Stargardt macular degeneration Fundus Flavimaculatus Juvenile
Read moreMacular degeneration is a chronic eye condition and is usually age related. It’s not possible to completely cure it but its progress can be slowed down and effects minimized using proper technology and expertise. Special glasses for macular degeneration can help them in seeing better and perform routine tasks effectively. As they provide vision to
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