macular corneal dystrophy

ORPHA: 98969

Overview

corneal dystrophy that is characterized by corneal haze, severe photophobia at night ,gradual vision impairment ,bilateral loss of vision, eventually necessitating corneal transplantation resulting from progressive punctate opacities in the cornea

Available Treatments (0)

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with macular corneal dystrophy, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Corneal crystalsAbnormality of metabolism/homeostasisOpacification of the corneal stromaPunctate opacification of the corneaRecurrent corneal erosionsSeverely reduced visual acuityDecreased corneal thicknessHyperopic astigmatismPhotophobiaDecreased corneal sensationOcular pain

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:98969
macular corneal dystrophy
OrphanetORPHA:98969
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record11 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO