Stargardt Disease

An inherited eye condition that causes progressive vision loss affecting the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. Stargardt disease typically begins in childhood or adolescence and leads to reduced central visual acuity while peripheral vision is usually preserved. People with Stargardt disease may have difficulty reading, recognizing faces, and perceiving fine details, but can often navigate using their peripheral vision. The condition affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people and is the most common form of inherited macular degeneration.