Macular dystrophy in a young male with corneal dystrophy among sisters

Mutations in Stargardts disease gene ABCA4 can result in different macular dystrophies like fundus flavimaculatus, cone rod dystrophy and autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa. FDA approval for the trial of human embryonic stem cell injection into the eye is a ray of hope for Stargardts patients.

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Published in:Oman journal of ophthalmology 2011-05, Vol.4 (2), p.95-96
Main Authors: Zachariah, George, Idiculla, Thara, Keshav, B R, Nasser, Mahmood
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case studies
Clinical Image
Corneal diseases
Diagnosis
Disease
Eye diseases
Eyes & eyesight
FDA approval
Gene mutations
Genes
Genetic counseling
Genetic disorders
Genetic research
Health aspects
Macular degeneration
Medical imaging
Night vision
Stem cells
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Summary:Mutations in Stargardts disease gene ABCA4 can result in different macular dystrophies like fundus flavimaculatus, cone rod dystrophy and autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa. FDA approval for the trial of human embryonic stem cell injection into the eye is a ray of hope for Stargardts patients.
ISSN:0974-620X
0974-7842
DOI:10.4103/0974-620X.83664