Corneal Dystrophy is a genetic disorder that can cause blindness

It causes blurry vision and may lead to complete loss of sight

Corneal Dystrophy is a genetic disorder that can cause blindness

It causes blurry vision and may lead to complete loss of sight

Many corneal dystrophies begin before age 20 and may take years before they cloud your eyesight

Treatment will depend on your type of dystrophy

What are corneal dystrophies?

Corneal dystrophies are rare traits inherited through genes that affect the cornea (the front window of the eye).

They appear later in life and cause a build up of foreign material in one or more layers of your cornea. Over time, your vision may become cloudy or blurry.

Corneal dystrophies often affect both corneas and can affect men and women equally except for Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy (one of the variations), which affects women more.

What are the symptoms?

Besides cloudy or blurry vision, here are some of the other ways corneal dystrophy might affect you:

  • Watery eyes
  • Dry eyes
  • Glare
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Pain in the eye
  • Corneal erosions (scratches on the eye surface).

Most cases of corneal dystrophy are inherited, making genetics the most common cause.

We can diagnose corneal dystrophy through a routine exam. A special tool called a slit lamp microscope lets the doctor see abnormal deposits on your cornea before noticing problems. If you have a family history of corneal dystrophy, be sure to mention it to our doctors.

There are different methods of treatment depending on the severity and symptoms. For example, if the vision is obscured, our doctors might offer laser surgery to polish the cornea’s surface or replace the diseased cornea with a new clear one.

Corneal diseases are a leading cause of blindness and vision impairment all over the world

Early diagnosis and treatment is key to preventing further damage and restoring vision. Come see us today for an assessment.

Does your corneal eye condition hold you back in life?

If so, we can likely help stabilise or possibly reverse the effect

Talk to us about your corneal eye condition

Whether you’re suffering from an eye infection, corneal abrasion, dry eye, eye allergies or progressive conditions like keratoconus or Fuchs’ dystrophy, we can likely help alleviate symptoms and treat the root cause.

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Mr Mohamed Elalfy

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Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

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