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Medical Conditions - Stargardt Disease

Stargardt disease is a rare genetic eye condition that is caused due to the build-up of fatty materials on the macula. The initial symptom of Stargardt disease is the loss of central vision. Still, peripheral vision is unaffected, with difficulty in color perception and adapting to bright to dark or from dark to bright environments.

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