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Anastasios Anastasakis1, Azzrah Thobani, Gerald A Fishman
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 7, 2010
Summary
Patients with Stargardt disease and significant vision impairment can achieve higher education. Most participants completed high school, with a majority earning college degrees, demonstrating educational potential is not limited by visual impairment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Education
Background:
- Stargardt disease is a leading cause of inherited macular degeneration.
- Visual impairment can present challenges to educational attainment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the highest educational level achieved by individuals with Stargardt disease and significant visual impairment.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 33 patients with Stargardt disease and visual acuity of 20/70 or worse.
- Education levels were assessed through participant interviews.
Main Results:
- 32 out of 33 participants completed high school.
- 63.6% attained associate's or bachelor's degrees.
- 21.2% earned postgraduate degrees.
Conclusions:
- Clinically significant visual impairment in Stargardt disease does not preclude higher education.
- Findings support counseling for visual practitioners and families regarding educational possibilities.
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