Stargardt's disease is best described as what?

• A. Juvenile macular degeneration
• B. Stargardt's disease
• C. Macular degeneration
• D. Retinal detachment

Answer: (B)

This question tests recognizing the exact name used for this inherited retinal condition that causes central vision loss in youth. The best description is simply the disease’s own name, Stargardt’s disease, because it identifies the specific condition rather than a broader category. The other options describe general concepts or different conditions (juvenile macular degeneration is a broader description of onset and region affected, macular degeneration more often refers to age-related forms, and retinal detachment is a separate issue). Stargardt’s disease is an inherited macular dystrophy, typically involving lipofuscin buildup in the retinal pigment epithelium due to ABCA4 gene mutations, leading to progressive central vision loss.