Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
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Bilateral hereditary disorders of the cornea, usually autosomal dominant, which may be present at birth but more frequently develop during adolescence and progress slowly throughout life. Central macular dystrophy is transmitted as an autosomal recessive defect. |
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Granular Dystrophy, Corneal,Groenouw's Dystrophies,Macular Dystrophy, Corneal,Stromal Dystrophies, Corneal |
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary Categories.
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Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy - Disorder caused by loss of endothelium of the central cornea. It is characterized by hyaline endothelial outgrowths on Descemet's membrane, epithelial blisters, reduced vision, and pain. |
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary Definitions and Terms
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