Abnormalities appear in optic nerve resulting to optic atrophy which is a major concern to patients suffering from vision impaired conditions. In the past, options have revolved mainly round the treatment of effects and not necessarily the causes that led to their development. However, recent development in regenerative medicine especially stem cell therapy is changing

Hereditary stargardt’s or macular dystrophy which entails the gradual degeneration of central vision has for a long time been difficult for patients and clinicians. Much of the traditional treatment has centred on symptom management and not targeting the causes of impaired vision. Nevertheless, novel developments in the field of medicine have provided people with stem