Conditions / Genetic
Meesmann corneal dystrophy 1
info · Genetic
A Messmann corneal dystrophy that is characterized by the presence of multitudinous microcysts within the anterior epithelium and that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the KRT12 gene on chromosome 17q21.
Signs and symptoms
- Epiphora
- Corneal dystrophy
- Photophobia
- Reduced visual acuity
- Punctate opacification of the cornea