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Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy

info · Eye · ICD-10: H18.51

A corneal dystrophy characterized by accumulation of focal outgrowths (guttae) and thickening of Descemet's membrane, leading to corneal edema and loss of vision.

Signs and symptoms

  • Corneal guttata
  • Corneal degeneration
  • Corneal stromal edema
  • Corneal dystrophy
  • Descemet Membrane Folds
  • Edema
  • Corneal opacity
  • Visual impairment
  • Abnormal Descemet membrane morphology
  • Keratitis

Also known as: FCED; Fuchs' corneal dystrophy; Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy