Corneal Dystrophy: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Corneal Dystrophy

dystrophy and recurrent shooting pains in legs Death due to renal, cardiac or cerebrovascular disease at age 40+ years Diagnosis Low blood or urine levels of alpha-galactosidase [pathologyoutlines.com]

Corneal dystrophy. [rarediseases.org]

The most frequent clinical finding in females is the characteristic whorl-like corneal epithelial dystrophy observed by slit-lamp microscopy. [ommbid.mhmedical.com]

Dermochondrocorneal Dystrophy

접형각막이영양(증) central cloudy corneal dystrophy 중심성혼탁각막이영양(증) central speckled corneal dystrophy 중심성반점각막이영양(증) crystalline corneal dystrophy 결정각막이영양(증) deep corneal dystrophy [kmle.co.kr]

dystrophy. [unboundmedicine.com]

Abstract The François' syndrome associates disseminated firm nodular subcutaneous lesions, a deforming arthropathy and a corneal dystrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keratoconus

Our downloadable factsheet has more information about corneal dystrophies: Download our full guide on corneal dystrophies (Word, 683KB) What causes corneal dystrophies? [rnib.org.uk]

About corneal dystrophies Most corneal dystrophies run in families and if a corneal dystrophy is discovered in one family member, then all other adult family members should [web.archive.org]

This disorder–a progressive thinning of the cornea–is the most common corneal dystrophy in the U.S., affecting one in every 2000 Americans. [eyenm.com]

Recurrent Corneal Erosion

To elucidate changes of clinical manifestation of granular corneal deposits after recurrent corneal erosion in granular corneal dystrophy types 1 and 2 (GCD1 and GCD2). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract TGFBI gene mutations cause corneal stromal dystrophies of autosomal dominant inheritance. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 45-year-old lady presented with a recurrent corneal erosion. On closer examination, she was found to have epithelial microcysts and fingerprint dystrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Central Corneal Ulcer

What if I have a family history of corneal dystrophies? Corneal dystrophies are mostly asymptomatic in the early stages. [visioneyeinstitute.com.au]

[…] ulcers and corneal dystrophy. [joii-journal.springeropen.com]

Classification [ edit ] Anterior Dystrophies Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy Reis-Buckler's Dystrophy Meesman's Dystrophy Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome Stocker-Holt [en.wikibooks.org]

Hereditary Corneal Dystrophy

corneal dystrophy, Grayson-Wilbrandt corneal dystrophy, lattice corneal dystrophy, lattice gelsolin type dystrophy, granular corneal dystrophy 1, granular corneal dystrophy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

corneal dystrophy Meesmann corneal dystrophy Lisch epithelial corneal dystrophy Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophyBowman Layer dystrophies Reis–Bücklers corneal dystrophy [en.wikipedia.org]

The entity previously designated as a variant of Thiel-Behnke corneal dystrophy on chromosome 10q24 may represent a novel corneal dystrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Reis-Bucklers Corneal Dystrophy

Entry H00951 Disease Name Reis-Bucklers corneal dystrophy; Corneal dystrophy of Bowman type I; Granular corneal dystrophy type III Description Reis-Bucklers corneal dystrophy [genome.jp]

The treatment of Reis-Bücklers' corneal dystrophy by superficial keratectomy is described. [journals.lww.com]

It is also known as granular corneal dystrophy (GCD) type III, a superficial variant of GCD, and corneal dystrophy of Bowman layer type I. [symptoma.com]

Polymorphous Corneal Dystrophy

Figure: Anterior segment photograph showing advanced corneal edema in a patient with posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy. [science.lf1.cuni.cz]

[…] posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy an autosomal dominant condition characterized by vesicular and linear abnormalities of the corneal endothelium ; occasionally leads [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] known as posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy 1, was performed in 29 members of a family with posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stromal Corneal Dystrophy

dystrophy (MCD), Schnyder corneal dystrophy (SCD), Congenital stromal corneal dystrophy (CSCD), Fleck corneal dystrophy (FCD), Posterior amorphous corneal dystrophy (PACD [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

[…] of the cornea congenital stromal dystrophy of the cornea corneal dystrophy, congenital stromal CSCD DACS decorin-associated congenital stromal corneal dystrophy dystrophia [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Entry H00958 Disease Name Congenital stromal corneal dystrophy; Congenital hereditary stromal dystrophy; Witschel dystrophy Description Congenital stromal corneal dystrophy [genome.jp]

Lattice Corneal Dystrophy Type 1

Clinical Characteristics Ocular Features: Lattice corneal dystrophy type I is one of the more common corneal dystrophies and occurs throughout the world. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

dystrophy Bowman layer and superficial stroma: Granular corneal dystrophy type III Thiel-Behnke dystrophy Familial subepithelial amyloidosis Stroma: Granular corneal dystrophy [pathologyoutlines.com]

We know, that stromal corneal dystrophies such as macular corneal dystrophy may not recur before decades on the graft due to the very slow transformation of transplant keratocytes [iovs.arvojournals.org]

Chandler Syndrome

Symptoms * Blurred vision * Eccentric pupil * Corneal dystrophy * Corneal edema * Atrophy of iris * Glaucoma * Iridocorneal adhesions * Dry iris * Corneal swelling Diagnosis [checkorphan.org]

Home / Disease / Chandler’s syndrome Overview A very rare eye disorder characterized by progressive corneal dystrophy and glaucoma which result in loss of vision. [checkorphan.org]

Similar corneal endothelial metaplasia has been described in posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy. [jamanetwork.com]

Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss

dystrophy type 1 Granular corneal dystrophy type 2 Granular corneal dystrophy type 3 Granular corneal dystrophy type I Granular corneal dystrophy type II Granular corneal [orpha.net]

Fuchs Endothelial 1 2 Corneal Dystrophy, Fuchs Endothelial, 4 1 Corneal Dystrophy, Fuchs Endothelial, 6 1 Corneal Dystrophy, Fuchs Endothelial, 8 1 Corneal Dystrophy, Posterior [preventiongenetics.com]

Other rare syndromic associ- ations with gingival fibromatosis include multiple hyaline fibromas (Murray-Puretic-Dresher syn- drome), corneal dystrophy (Rutherfurd syndrome [documentslide.com]

Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy

Lattice corneal dystrophy type, also known as Biber-Haab-Dimmer dystrophy, is a rare form of corneal dystrophy. [en.wikipedia.org]

The authors report two Japanese patients with lattice corneal dystrophy type II related to FAP-IV. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

dystrophy Type IIIA Corneal dystrophy & masses Cataracts M1S1 AApoAIVRenal medulla SystemicApolipoprotein A IV (APOA4) Familial Visceral (AFib; AApoAI; ALys) Renal disease [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

Keratitis Bullosa

Contents Aetiology Predisposing factors Symptoms of corneal dystrophy Signs of corneal dystrophy Differential diagnosis Management by optometrist Management category Possible [college-optometrists.org]

Corneal endothelial dystrophy. Arch. Ophthal. 96: 2036–2039 (1978). Google Scholar Nordlohne, M.E. The intraocular implant lens. Baltimore, Williams & Wilkins, 1975. [link.springer.com]

Evidence of corneal dystrophy/other predisposing factors in the fellow eye. [patient.info]

Keratoglobus

To report a case of a 34-year-old woman presenting with keratoglobus and posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPMD). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

From Cat An 11-month-old DSH with keratoglobus associated with endothelial corneal dystrophy. [vetbook.org]

dystrophies. [content.iospress.com]

Salzmann Nodular Degeneration

corneal dystrophy Granular corneal dystrophy Macular corneal dystrophy Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy Congenital stromal corneal dystrophy Fleck corneal dystrophy [en.wikipedia.org]

Salzmann's nodular corneal dystrophy differs from Groenouw's nodular corneal dystrophy in that the dystrophic nodules are larger and less numerous, the elevation of the nodules [jamanetwork.com]

References SHOWING 1-4 OF 4 REFERENCES SALZMANN'S NODULAR CORNEAL DYSTROPHY: REPORT OF A CASE D. [semanticscholar.org]

Non-Neuropathic Heredofamilial Amyloidosis

Oct; 105(10): 659-72 Sridhar,-M-S; Laibson,-P-R; Eagle-Jr,-R-C; Rapuano,-C-J; Cohen,-E-J Unilateral corneal lattice dystrophy. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

Boysen G et al. (1979) Familial amyloidosis with cranial neuropathy and corneal lattice dystrophy. [^] 86. [moldiag.com]

Corneal Opacity

[…] epithelial corneal dystrophy convert 371.51 to ICD-10-CM 371.52 Other anterior corneal dystrophies convert 371.52 to ICD-10-CM 371.53 Granular corneal dystrophy convert 371.53 [icd9data.com]

These groups include corneal dystrophies, lipid keratopathy, and corneal degeneration. Corneal Dystrophy is commonly a bilateral condition that is inherited. [animaleyecare.com]

Lattice corneal dystrophy: Lattice corneal dystrophy is an autosomal-dominant characterized by amyloid deposition in the corneal stroma. [en.wikipedia.org]

Corneal Disease

corneal dystrophy Meesmann corneal dystrophy posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy Reis-Buckler corneal dystrophy Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy Thiel-Behnke corneal [rarediseases.org]

Thiel-Behnke Corneal Dystrophy This form of corneal dystrophy affects the Bowman membrane and may be extremely difficult to distinguish from Reis-Buckler corneal dystrophy [rarediseases.org]

corneal dystrophy, type I The lattice corneal dystrophies Schnyder corneal dystrophy Fleck corneal dystrophy Congenital stromal corneal dystrophy Posterior amorphous corneal [eyehealthweb.com]

Other keratitis

Dystrophies Corneal dystrophies usually affect only one corneal layer. Table 3 shows how corneal dystrophies are anatomically classified. [clspectrum.com]

Corneal dystrophies: ІІ.І Congenital (primary) corneal dystrophies 1. Congenital stroma corneal dystrophy; 2. Congenital endothelial corneal dystrophy, type I; 3. [keratoplastika.dp.ua]

M.: Lattice type of corneal dystrophy. Arch. Ophthal. 14, 387(1935). CrossRef Google Scholar Shindo, S.: Gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy. [link.springer.com]

Hereditary Amyloidosis with Primary Renal Involement

Avellino, or granular-lattice, dystrophy demonstrates features of both granular corneal dystrophy and LCD. [healio.com]

ASem1Vesicula seminalisSemenogelin 1 (SEMG1 AEnfIatrogenicEnfurvitide Hereditary component AF Cardiopathic Transthyretin (mutation) AGel Cornea Neuropathy Gelsolin Lattice corneal [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

Exposure Keratitis

Understand the full spectrum of corneal diseases with coverage of the new corneal dystrophy classification that incoporates current genetic, clinical, and pathologic information [books.google.de]

[…] children; developmental biology; cerebral visual impairment; child abuse; severe developmental glaucoma; and corneal dystrophies. [books.google.com]

CORNEAL STROMAL DYSTROPHY Corneal stromal dystrophies are disorders of the middle layer of the cornea. [coopereyecare.com]

Deafness, Autosomal Dominant 23

[…] epithelial corneal dystrophy ) KRT13 ( White sponge nevus ) KRT14 ( Epidermolysis bullosa simplex ) KRT17 ( Steatocystoma multiplex ) KRT18 ( Familial cirrhosis ) KRT81 / [ipfs.io]

[…] dysplasia (see also C2/11 ) COL17: Bullous pemphigoid COL18: Knobloch syndrome Laminin Junctional epidermolysis bullosa Laryngoonychocutaneous syndrome Other Congenital stromal corneal [en.wikipedia.org]

dystrophy and perceptive deafness 1 corneal endothelial dystrophy 2 (autosomal recessive) solute carrier family 4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 11 solute carrier [ukgtn.nhs.uk]

Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome

These alterations in Descemet's membrane were similar to those described for other corneal dystrophies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

MAY-JUN 2001; 45 (3) : 281-287 Bron-AJ Genetics of the corneal dystrophies - What we have learned in the past twenty-five years CORNEA-. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

Corneal dystrophies affect vision in widely differing ways. [web.archive.org]

ABri Amyloidosis

dystrophy Type IIIA Corneal dystrophy & masses Cataracts M1S1 Familial Visceral (AFib; AApoAI; ALys) Renal disease Organomegaly Fibrinogen, α-chain (FGA) Apolipoprotein A [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

AKer Keratoepithelin Lattice corneal dystrophy. ACal Calcitonin Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid. [stainsfile.info]

Bothnia Retinal Dystrophy

Over 250 genes are associated with retinal diseases and 16 genes are causative of corneal dystrophies. LÄS MER [avhandlingar.se]

Overview Background Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy (SCCD) is a rare autosomal dominant stromal dystrophy that is characterized by bilateral corneal opacification, [emedicine.medscape.com]

Corneal dystrophy, posterior polymorphous Corneal endothelial dystrophy Corneal intraepithelial dyskeratosis and ectodermal dysplasia Corneal opacification and other ocular [qlinics.com]

Corneal Blood Staining

Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy? [freezingblue.com]

[…] a) Infectious keratitis b) Haematocornea (corneal blood staining) c) Lisch corneal dystrophy d) Corneal leukoma 08 What is the most likely aetiology? [aop.org.uk]

and lattice corneal dystrophy are related. [quizlet.com]

Melhem-Fahl Syndrome

See Meesmann corneal dystrophy Meesmann corneal dystrophy Meesmann corneal epithelial dystrophy - See Meesmann corneal dystrophy Mega cisterna magna (type of DW complex [herenciageneticayenfermedad.blogspot.com]

dystrophy Meinecke pep per syndrome hemosiderosis derivatives hydrocephalus due to foramen of Fuchs' endothelial corneal monro obstruction bilateral sensorineural and dystrophy [yumpu.com]

Lateral body wall defect Laterality defects dominant Lattice corneal dystrophy type 2 - redirects to type 1 Laurence Prosser Rocker syndrome Laurin Sandrow syndrome Laxova [en.wikipedia.org]

Corneal Transplantation

The leading surgical indications were secondary endothelial failure (24.3%), keratoconus (18.8%), regraft (13.5%), and Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (15.1%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

dystrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Review of the literature and a case report of a 69-year-old woman who underwent penetrating keratoplasty for Fuchs corneal dystrophy and developed persistent corneal infiltrates [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly Type 10

[…] deficiency Myxoid / round cell liposarcoma Neurologic Waardenburg-Shah syndrome Posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy Waardenburg syndrome type 2 Waardenburg-Shah syndrome [csbg.cnb.csic.es]

Corneal dystrophy, lattice type I, 122200 TGFBI Corneal dystrophy, lattice type IIIA, 608471 VSX1 Corneal dystrophy, posterior polymorphous, 1, 122000 COL8A2 Corneal dystrophy [gsdseq.ir]

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