skip banner - Return to original view
site viewing options
 
Parents|Medical Information|Professionals|In your area|Campaigns

Stargardt Macular Dystrophy

Background

Stargardt Macular Dystrophy: Stargardt Disease

Stargardt Macular Dystrophy is the most common juvenile onset form of inherited macular dystrophy and should not be confused with age related macular degeneration. The condition was first described in 1909 by Dr Karl Stargardt, a German ophthalmologist, and is named after him. The hallmark of Stargardt Macular Dystrophy is loss of central vision in younger people and is usually identified between the ages of six and twenty although affected people might not be aware of the condition until their 30s or even 40s. It is thought that the incidence of Stargardt Macular Dystrophy is between 1 in 1,660 and 1 in 15,000 affecting both males and females.

What are the symptoms? View What are the symptoms?

Medical text written January 2005 by Contact a Family. Approved January 2005 by Mr T Ffytche, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, London Clinic, London, UK.

 

Tell us what you think of this information...

Print whole article Print whole article

 

This Web Site © Copyright, Contact a Family 2009
Contact a Family, 209-211 City Road, London EC1V 1JN
Tel: (020) 7608 8700

Registered Charity No. 284912. Charity registered in Scotland No. SC039169
Company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales No. 1633333.
HM Revenue & Customs charity tax reference No. XN54769. VAT Reg. No. GB 749 3846 82