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Subepithelial mucinous corneal dystrophy

ORPHA:98959· ICD-10 H18.5

Definition

Subepithelial mucinous corneal dystrophy (SMCD) is a very rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by frequent recurrent corneal erosions in the first decade of life, with progressive loss of vision.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
Childhood