juvenile macular degeneration

What Causes Juvenile Macular Degeneration?

JMD is primarily caused by genetic mutations that affect retinal cells. Different types of JMD are associated with mutations in different genes. For instance:

Stargardt disease is often linked to mutations in the ABCA4 gene
Best disease is associated with mutations in the BEST1 gene
X-linked retinoschisis is caused by mutations in the RS1 gene

These genetic mutations can be inherited in various patterns, including autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked inheritance.

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