Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy

MeSH: D005642ORPHA: 98974

Overview

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

Available Treatments (0)

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

EdemaReduced visual acuityCorneal opacityAbnormal corneal endothelium morphologyAbnormal Descemet membrane morphologyReduced number of corneal endothelial cellsVisual lossNyctalopiaEye movement-induced pain

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

D005642

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:98974
Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
MeSHD005642
OrphanetORPHA:98974
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record9 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO