Presentation
Further symptoms are: focal hypertrophy and hyperplasia in the retinal pigment epithelium, the pupils are dilated under daylight, pupillary light and dazzle reflexes are abnormal while menace responses are present. [shop.labogen.com]
Treatment
What's the treatment for Stargardt disease? Doctors haven’t found a treatment for Stargardt disease yet. But you can take steps to slow your vision loss: Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight when you go outside. [nei.nih.gov]
No treatment is available for this disorder but low vision aids can be helpful for many years. Vocational counseling should be offered to young patients. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Prognosis
Diagnosis and Prognosis: This disease has no impact on general health and longevity is normal. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Vision loss in Stargardt disease occurs due to the degeneration of the macula. The macula is a small area in the middle of the retina that allows clear, sharp vision when an individual looks straight ahead at an object. [news-medical.net]