Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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What is the definition of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)?
Adult-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy (AVMD) is an eye disorder that can cause progressive vision loss. AVMD affects an area of the retina called the macula, which is responsible for sharp central vision. The condition causes a fatty yellow pigment to accumulate in cells underlying the macula, eventually damaging the cells. Some people remain without symptoms throughout their life. Other people with AVMD may slowly develop blurred and/or distorted vision, that can progress to central vision loss over time. In the past, AVMD was believed to be mainly a genetic disorder caused by genetic changes in the PRPH2, BEST1, IMPG1, and IMPG2 genes; however, recent studies focused on genetic testing suggest that the genetic cause for most cases of AVMD has not been found. Sometimes AVMD clearly runs in families in an autosomal dominant manner, but the inheritance is suspected to be more complicated in the majority of cases.
What are the alternative names for Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)?
  • Adult-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy
  • AVMD
  • Adult-onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy
  • Foveomacular dystrophy, adult-onset, with choroidal neovascularization
  • Foveomacular dystrophy, adult-onset; AOFMD
  • Macular dystrophy, vitelliform, adult-onset
  • Vitelliform macular dystrophy, adult-onset
Who are the top Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) Local Doctors?
Giuseppe Querques
Elite in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
Giuseppe Querques
Elite in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
Giuseppe Querques

Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil University Paris Est

Creteil, FR 

Giuseppe Querques practices in Creteil, France. Mr. Querques is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Tapan P. Patel
Distinguished in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
Dr. Tapan P. Patel
Ophthalmology
Distinguished in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
Dr. Tapan P. Patel
Ophthalmology

Eye Consultants Of Pennsylvania PC

1 Granite Point Dr, Ste 100, 
Wyomissing, PA 
610-378-1344
Languages Spoken:
English, Gujarati 
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. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
Dr. Edwin Stone
Ophthalmology
Elite in Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
Dr. Edwin Stone
Ophthalmology

University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
319-335-8270
Languages Spoken:
English
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Edwin Stone is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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What are the latest Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD) Clinical Trials?
A Phase 1b/2a, Open-Label, Dose-Exploration Basket Study to Investigate the Safety and Tolerability of Subretinally Injected OPGx-BEST1 Administered in Patients With Either Autosomal-Dominant BEST1 Disease (Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy [BVMD]) or Autosomal-Recessive Bestrophinopathy (ARB)
A Phase 1b/2a, Open-Label, Dose-Exploration Basket Study to Investigate the Safety and Tolerability of Subretinally Injected OPGx-BEST1 Administered in Patients With Either Autosomal-Dominant BEST1 Disease (Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy [BVMD]) or Autosomal-Recessive Bestrophinopathy (ARB)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Genetic
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if drug OPGx-BEST1 works to treat BVMD and ARB Bestrophinopathy. It will also learn about the safety of drug OPGx-BEST1. The main questions it aims to answer are: Evaluate the safety and tolerability of drug OPGx-BEST1 in one eye (the treatment eye), for 5 years post-injection, in participants with BVMD or ARB. A second question it aims to answer is iden...

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Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) Cell Lines From Somatic Cells of Participants With Eye Diseases and From Somatic Cells of Matched Controls
Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) Cell Lines From Somatic Cells of Participants With Eye Diseases and From Somatic Cells of Matched Controls
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 15, 2026

Background: \- Best Vitelliform Dystrophy (Best disease), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration (L-ORD), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) all affect the retina, the light sensing area at the back of the eye. Doctors cannot safely obtain retinal cells to study these diseases. However, cells collected from hair follicles, skin, saliva, urine, and blood can be used for research. Researchers want to collect c...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center