Stargardt Disease Therapeutics involves the treatment of the central retina along with the intake of vitamin A-deficit diet
Stagardt disease is an uncommon autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin. It commonly presents as a scaly red lesion that appears on the eyelid, behind the ear, or in the mouth. The disease typically affects children, and most cases can be treated with topical eye drops, rashes, or oral medications. No rigorous blood tests must be performed to determine the presence of the disease. Since the symptoms can also mimic other eye diseases, it is important that an appropriate testing protocol be followed for each patient. Stargardt disease is an autoimmune disorder that results in scarring in the intestines. When this scarring occurs, it blocks the passage of nutrients and waste materials from the small intestine to the colon. This can result in constipation, diarrhea, and other bowel problems. Stargardt disease therapeutics include removing the scar as well as using a drug to encourage the growth of healthy cells and fibers in the gut wall and intestine walls. Currently...