How is endothelial dystrophy treated?
Posterior lamellar surgery (also referred to as endothelial keratoplasty) is now the standard of care in treatment of early to moderate Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy. The most common type of DSEK performed in the US is sometimes referred to as Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK).
What is congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy?
Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy (CHED), one of the Congenital Corneal Opacities (CCO), is a bilateral corneal condition characterized by cloudy cornea that may be present from birth or may be infantile in onset.
What is the treatment for corneal dystrophy?
Standard Therapies Specific treatments for corneal dystrophies may include eye drops, ointments, lasers and corneal transplant. Recurrent corneal erosions (a common finding in most corneal dystrophies) may be treated with lubricating eye drops, ointments, antibiotics or specialized (bandage soft) contact lenses.
Is endothelial dystrophy hereditary?
In some families, Fuchs endothelial dystrophy appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern , which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. When this condition is caused by a mutation in the COL8A2 gene, it is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
What is dystrophy of the eye?
Corneal dystrophies are a group of rare genetic eye disorders. With corneal dystrophies, abnormal material builds up in the cornea (the clear, front window of the eye). Most corneal dystrophies affect both eyes. They progress slowly and run in families.
Will your cornea grow back?
The cornea can recover from minor injuries on its own. If it is scratched, healthy cells slide over quickly and patch the injury before it causes infection or affects vision. But if a scratch causes a deep injury to the cornea, it will take longer to heal.
How do you test for endothelial dystrophy?
Your doctor will make the diagnosis of Fuchs’ dystrophy by examining your eye with an optical microscope (slit lamp) to look for irregular bumps (guttae) on the inside surface of the cornea. He or she will then assess your cornea for swelling and stage your condition.
