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Corneal Dystrophy

Corneal dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders in which an abnormal material accumulates in the cornea. Blurry vision, dry or watery eyes, photosensitivity, and vision blindness are common symptoms of this condition. Hypertonic eyedrops, scleral contact lenses, and surgical intervention are used to manage this condition.

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Is there any surgery or medication available to treat corneal dystrophy?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a consultation with a local doctor, and she told me that I have corneal dystrophy. It is genetic here as my mother also have that. I can see bubbles moving around when I concentrate at any point, it is like tiny white color dots on cornea. I am using spectacles since last few ye...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dystrophies of the cornea are divided based on the layer of cornea involved. If the dystrophy is the cause of your headache, then your dystrophy must involve the outer layers of cornea. More than frank pain, these conditions cause irritation which increases on blinki...  Read Full »

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