What is the difference between Stargardt Disease and Age Related Macular Degeneration? | IALVS

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[@JBPILEGGI]

I was diagnosed with stargardts when i turned 40. After doing the genetic testing they found that my abca4 is not the problem. Fast forward to now 4 years later and my central vision has drastically deteriorated to the point that I can no longer see faces clearly since i have blind spots in my central vision, driving is out, night or low light vision is horrible and bright sunlight hurts so I always need to wear dark sunglasses whenever i am outside. This disease has killed my way of life due to the things i used to do well i can no longer do anymore and am now having to adjust my entire life around this disease. I hope that some day soon science and technology can come up with a work around to this problem. I never thought I would go blind at 40.

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What did the generic test reveal if it was not ABCA4?