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epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophy

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An epithelial and subepithelial dystrophy that is characterized by frequent painful recurrent corneal erosions, small gray anterior stromal flecks associated with larger focal gray-white disc-shaped, circular, or wreath-like lesions with central clarity.

Signs and symptoms

  • Epiphora
  • Photophobia
  • Ocular pain
  • Visual impairment
  • Corneal erosion

Also known as: COL17A1; ERED