Question 1

is there a cure now for macular dystrophy?

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No: Unfortunately, there is no current cure for macular dystrophy.  In the future a growth factor therapy or stem cell transplant may be a viable treatment option.

Question 2

what do people know about macular dystrophy?

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Retinal condition: Macular dystrophy refers to a group of hereditary conditions which can affect function in the central part of the retina known as the macula. They can lead to loss of central vision over time. Unfortunately, there are no current treatments for macular dystrophy.

Question 3

what can one do to treat  macular dystrophy  ?

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See retinal doctor: Macular degeneration comes in several forms.  It is unlikely at your age.  Treatment involves some forms of laser, injectable pharmaceuticals and rarely surgery.  A multivitamin supplement is useful.  See a retinal specialist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

can you tell me about occult macular dystrophy?

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Wills Eye Hospital: I would suggest you consult a retinal specialist at the Wills  Eye Hospital in Philadelphia for best answer.

Question 5

whats stargardts macular dystrophy?

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Inherited disease: Stargardt disease is a autosomal recessive, inherited, disease that primarily affects the central vision by means of a mutation in the abca4 gene that helps recycle proteins used in the detection of light by the cells in the retina.

Question 6

what are maculopathy and macular dystrophy?

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Age related vs hered: I am sorry i answered the next question on my smart phone - not very smart answer - excuse me.  (i deleted the previous answer - it was for the next question)
maculopathy is age related vs macular dystrophy is hereditary.
Maculopathy is a general term for any disease of the macula.

Question 7

can you tell me of a group for macular retinal dystrophy?

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Where do you live?: There are many strong retinal groups in major cities throughout the usa.  Just look on the google for retinal disease and the name of your closest major city and you will have the group you seeks.

Question 8

does anyone treat vitelliform macular dystrophy?

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Not to my knowledge: Vitelliform macular dystrophy causes a fatty yellow pigment (lipofuscin) to build up in cells underlying the macula.  This causes central vision loss or distortion.  Peripheral and night vision usually ok.  Considered a genetic disorder.  Consult your local opthalmologist for potential treatments being developed.

Question 9

can you tell me about vitelliform macular dystrophy?

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This is a genetic: disorder of the macula (central portion of your retina). Lipofuscin,  a yellow pigment (fatty) deposits in the macula. Over time accumulation of lipofuscin can damage cells that are needed for central vision. Currently, there is no definitive treatment.

Question 10

what is the difference between macular dystrophy vs macular degeneration?

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Genetics: Macular dystrophy is often cause by a defect in a gene for macular function, while age-related macular degeneration is not (currently known) to be caused by a gene malfunction, but from oxidative damage over time to the macula.

Essentially it's genetics vs environment.

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