Phenotypic Subtypes of Stargardt Macular Dystrophy–Fundus Flavimaculatus

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SINCE THE initial descriptions by Stargardt1 and Franceschetti,2 there has been controversy in the literature as to whether Stargardt macular dystrophy (SMD) and fundus flavimaculatus (FFM) represent different clinical entities.3-13 There is currently no agreement on a clinical classification of this macular dystrophy3,4,7,10;some authors have favored the concept of a single disorder,4-8,10,12 and others have tried to separate them based on clinical findings.9,11,13