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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy

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Link to WHO Definition

Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/751091713

Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the most frequent form of posterior corneal dystrophy and is characterised by excrescences on a thickened Descemet membrane (corneal guttae), generalised corneal oedema, with gradually decreased visual acuity.