Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy is the most common hereditary macular dystrophy with an estimated incidence of 1 in 10,000. It affects the macula, this is a specialised region of the eye that we use for seeing straight ahead and in detail. The typical person presents with visual symptoms between the first and third decades of life.
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Jared visits the National Assessment Service
Jared has Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy which affects his central visual field. He has difficulty with clarity of images, low levels of contrast and clutter. When a learner has such challenges… Read more
