Meesmann corneal dystrophy
ORPHA:98954· ICD-10 H18.5
Definition
Meesmann corneal dystrophy (MECD) is a rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by distinct tiny bubble-like, round-to-oval punctate bilateral opacities in the central corneal epithelium, and to a lesser extent in the peripheral cornea, with little impact on vision.
- Prevalence
- <1 / 1 000 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal dominant
- Age of onset
- Childhood