Is macular degeneration a genetic problem which can be passed on?!

Question: I know of several families with 3-4 members who have the problem

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Answers: I know of several families with 3-4 members who have the problem

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When both parents carry the mutated gene and a normal gene, there is a 25% chance that their offspring can inherit both mutated genes and therefore develop macular dystrophy/degeneration. More than one family member may develop Stargardt

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