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Retina UK Knowledge-base: Best disease

Best disease

Best disease, also known as Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD), is is an inherited eye condition associated with progressive degeneration of the macula and is a form of juvenile macular dystrophy.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Pattern dystrophy

Pattern dystrophy

Pattern dystrophy is an umbrella term for a group of retinal conditions. It is characterized by various patterns of pigment deposition within the macula.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: X-linked retinoschisis

X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS)

X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is an inherited condition that causes early loss of mainly central vision in males.

Retina UK knowledge-base Central areolar choroidal dystrophy

Central areolar choroidal dystrophy (CACD)

Central Areolar Choroidal Dystrophy (CACD) is a rare inherited condition that affects the macula, the small area in the middle of the retina that is primarily responsible for our central vision.

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Joining the research effort

Many research studies could not take place without the participation of people living with inherited sight loss.