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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy

ORPHA:98974· ICD-10 H18.5

Definition

A disorder that is the most frequent form of posterior corneal dystrophy and is characterized by excrescences on a thickened Descemet membrane (corneal guttae), generalized corneal edema, with gradually decreased visual acuity.

Prevalence
Unknown
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant, Multigenic/multifactorial, Not applicable
Age of onset
Adult