Stargardt's Disease
Stargardt's Disease Causes
Stargardt disease is most of the time inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance meaning both parents are carriers of the disorder, there are also cases wherein Stargardt disease is linked to be caused by waste deposit (lipofuscins) accumulation in the retina usually caused by the inability of the cell to transfer vitamin A from the retinal pigment epithelium to the photoreceptor cells.
Stargardt's Disease Definition
Stargardt's disease is a rare medical condition referred to as an autosomal recessive condition which causes juvenile macular degeneration leading to progressive loss of vision. This medical condition is also known as fundus flavimaculatus and Stargardt macular dystrophy. This severe form of macular degeneration begins onset in late childhood.
Stargardt's Disease Diagnosis
Little evidence found during eye examination causes misdiagnosis of stargardt disease.
Stargardt's Disease Symptoms and Signs
Individuals with Stargardt's disease are most of the time sensitive to bright and shimmering light. Pain and diminishing vision is expected usually starting on the center while the side-line vision is still undamaged as the disorder progresses. Most symptoms are noticeable at the age of 20 which includes: ? Blind spots ? Wavy vision ? Difficulty becoming accustomed to dim lighting ? Blurriness
Stargardt's Disease Treatment
At present, there is still no effective cure to treat Stargardt disease. Management includes learning and working environment adapted to the individual with Stargardt disease in addition to light protection and low vision aids.