One of a group of conditions, usually hereditary, in which the cornea loses its transparency. The corneal surface is no longer smooth. Common forms include map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, Fuch's dystrophy and lattice dystrophy. Symptoms include blurred vision, foreign body sensation, light sensitivity, eye pain or discomfort and vision loss.
abnormal corneal development resulting in structural or clarity defects. Also known as degeneration, this condition commonly occurs in early childhood, but can manifest in later years.
abnormal corneal development resulting in structural or clarity defects. The cornea owes its transparency to the presence of a regular lattice structure of collagen fibers. Anything that affects this regularity, results in loss of the transparency, which is essential for good corneal function and health. Corneal dystrophies form a group of rare disorders that usually affect both eyes. They may be present at birth, but more frequently develop during adolescence and progress gradually throughout life. Some forms are mild, others severe. (Ref: RNIB website)
Corneal dystrophy is a group of disoders, characterised by a noninflammatory, inherited, bilateral opacity of the transparent front part of the eye called the cornea. It is commonly seen in humans as well as dogs. It is rare in cats.