STARGARDT DISEASE
🔬 Why in News?
Swiss researchers have developed a gene-editing technique that may help treat Stargardt disease.
👁️ What is Stargardt Disease?
👉A genetic eye disorder causing vision loss in children & young adults.
👉Caused by a mutation in the ABCA4 gene, which affects Vitamin A metabolism.
⚠️ Symptoms
Slow loss of central vision in both eyes.
Progression varies from person to person.
⚕️ Treatment
No cure currently available.