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Natural History of Phenotypic Changes in Stargardt Macular Dystrophy

Saloni Walia, Gerald A. Fishman

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Abstract

Stargardt macular dystrophy is the most common form of juvenile onset macular degeneration. This article reviews the four stages through which this dystrophy may progress. Also, reviewed here are the variations that may be observed in the visual acuity of patients with Stargardt disease.

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Stargardt macular dystrophy is the most common form of juvenile onset macular degeneration. This article reviews the four stages through which this dystrophy may progress. Also, reviewed here are the variations that may be observed in the visual acuity of patients with Stargardt disease.

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Stargardt macular dystrophy is the most common form of juvenile onset macular degeneration. This article reviews the four stages through which this dystrophy may progress. Also, reviewed here are the variations that may be observed in the visual acuity of patients with Stargardt disease.

Key concepts: Macular dystrophy, Stargardt disease, Macular degeneration, Ophthalmology, Medicine, Dystrophy, Visual acuity, Natural history

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