Vitelliform macular dystrophy

Vitelliform macular dystrophy is an irregular autosomal dominant eye disorder that can cause progressive vision loss. It affects the retina, specifically cells in a small area near the center of the retina called the macula, which is responsible for the sharp central vision needed for detailed tasks such as reading, driving and recognizing faces. The condition is characterized by yellow or orange, slightly elevated, round structures that resemble the yolk of an egg, and the name draws on the Latin word vitellus, meaning yolk. This entry records the source description and is not medical advice.