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• macular degeneration in an early age
• Posted: 2011-02-13 12:57:30 By Jyoti K
• my brother is suffering from macular degeneration. he is just 21 years old and has lost his vision to a great extent. could you tell me the updates on latest research in stem cell?

• Posted: 2011-02-22 22:23:02 By Helene S
• Hi Jyoti,
  
  Are you sure it's simply "macular degeneration"? My brother was improperly diagnosed with this over-generalized condition for 17 years- from ages 16 to 33- until I was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease at age 29. My retina specialist said calling it MD in a young person was like calling something "food" when what you really mean is "blueberry". He used a dye (fluroscein?) test to confirm his suspicion.
  
  Of course, having a correct diagnosis will not lead you, at least today, to effective treatments, as none exist, but I think it might be worthwhile to get a second opinion from a well reputed RS so that you know you're on the right track in your research.

• Posted: 2011-03-22 19:54:32 By Pam C
• Agree with Helene to get a second opinion and also try the diet and meds they recommend and discuss those with his doctor. Go to an Opthamologist(health of the eye) not Optometrist. Best of luck.