What is vitelliform dystrophy?

Vitelliform macular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that affects the macula (area of the retina that is responsible for sharp central vision) of the eye. A buildup of lipofuscin (fatty yellow pigment) damage the macula cells and cause progressive vision loss.

How do members experience vitelliform dystrophy?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vitelliform dystrophy*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for vitelliform dystrophy*

Who has vitelliform dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 2
30s 2
40s 3
50s 3
60s 3
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 8
Female 13