Conditions / Genetic

Meesmann corneal dystrophy 2

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A Messmann corneal dystrophy that is characterized by fragility of the anterior corneal epithelium and the presence of intraepithelial microcysts and that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the KRT3 gene on chromosome 12q13.

Signs and symptoms

  • Recurrent corneal erosions
  • Epiphora
  • Photophobia