Stargardt Macular Degeneration

Stargardt macular degeneration (AMD) is a hereditary retinal dystrophic disease caused by a mutation in the ABCA4 gene on the X chromosome. The focus of degeneration is located in the central zone of the retina - the macula, for which this disease is called “macular degeneration” or “Stargart disease”. Since the summer of 2016, AMD has been considered a separate nosological form; previously it was classified as non-proliferative age-related macular degeneration. There are several forms of AMD: dry and wet (or fibrovascular). The bulk of AMD cases is the wet form, which is divided into peripheral, affecting the central zone, and central, affecting only the center. In the periphery

Macular degeneration (MAD)

Macular degeneration or atrophy is an eye disease that is characterized by degeneration of the yellow pigment in the macula (the central part of the retina responsible for central vision and color perception) and decreased vision in this area. It is one of the most common causes of decreased central vision in young people and adults.

Etiology and pathogenesis of DSP This pathology is a hereditary disease. Degenerative changes can be caused by various factors, including genetic predispositions, external factors such as ultraviolet exposure, and other reasons. In some cases, changes in the macula may be caused by spontaneous