Disease or Syndrome
Fuchs' dystrophy
Subclass of:
Hereditary corneal dystrophy
Definitions related to fuchs endothelial dystrophy:
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(fuchs' 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.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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An autosomal dominant, bilateral, slowly progressive degeneration of corneal endothelial cells with thickening of Descemet's membrane and accumulation of excrescences. It results in corneal edema and loss of vision.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Fuchs endothelial dystrophy is characterized by an asymmetrical, bilateral, slowly progressive edema of the cornea in elderly patients. When inherited, the transmission is autosomal dominant.WebMD, 2019
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In Fuchs' (fewks) dystrophy, fluid builds up in the clear layer (cornea) on the front of your eye, causing your cornea to swell and thicken. This can lead to glare, blurred or cloudy vision, and eye discomfort.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is an eye disease. It affects the thin layer of cells that line the back part of the cornea. This layer is called the endothelium. The disease occurs when these cells slowly start to die off. The cells help pump excess fluid out of the cornea. As more and more cells are lost, fluid begins to...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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