stargardt disease

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What does stargardt disease mean?

An inherited disease characterised by macular degeneration leading to progressive loss of vision.

Where does stargardt disease come from?

Named after Karl Stargardt (1875–1927), German ophthalmologist who wrote about the condition.

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