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Fuchs dystrophy is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by bilateral, progressive cell loss in the cornea (transparent surface of the eye) resulting in corneal swelling (edema) and can lead to loss of vision.
How do members experience Fuchs' dystrophy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Fuchs' dystrophy*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Fuchs' dystrophy*
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Fuchs dystrophy is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by bilateral, progressive cell loss in the cornea (transparent surface of the eye) resulting in corneal swelling (edema) and can lead to loss of vision.
Common symptoms reported by people with Fuchs' dystrophy
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for Fuchs' dystrophy
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Got a question about living with Fuchs' dystrophy? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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