title: Stargadt's disease in two Nigerian siblings.
abstract: Stargardt's disease is an inherited macular dystrophy that is transmitted in an autosomal recessive or dominant pattern. The disorder is typically characterized by impairment of central vision, with onset around the first 10-20 years of life. Stargardt's disease is rare in sub-Saharan Africa. This is probably the first reported case in the subregion. We present two siblings with the disease. Presentation, pathophysiology, and management modalities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Retinal and Vitreous Unit, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Tunji S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Oluleye
authors.forename: Akinsola Sunday
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Aina
authors.forename: Tarela Frederick
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Sarimiye
authors.forename: Segun Isaac
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Olaniyan
keywords: Nigerians; Stargardt’s disease; macular dystrophy; retinal