Fuchs’ Dystrophy
About Fuchs' Dystrophy
Fuchs' dystrophy is a corneal disease that progresses slowly and usually affects both eyes. The disease is slightly more common in women than men and typically first affects vision when people reach their fifties and sixties. This degenerative disorder of the cornea generally leads to corneal edema and some loss of vision. This disease is known to have a genetic link, but environmental factors play a role in its progression. This variable expressivity is seen with increased severity in females.
FAQs
Q: Why does my vision seem worse in the morning?
AAs you sleep, your eyelids remain closed, and moisture does not evaporate from the cornea. Your corneas contain the maximum amount of moisture just before you wake. After you wake, water evaporates from the corneal surface, making the stroma thinner and your vision less distorted.
Q: I have Fuchs' dystrophy. Do I need a corneal transplant?
ANot necessarily. Expressivity for Fuchs' dystrophy is difficult to predict, even when one has the allele for it in his or her genes. Some patients with Fuchs' dystrophy will never need a corneal transplant.
Q: Is there anything I can do to prevent my Fuchs Dystrophy from getting worse?
ANo. Your ophthalmologist can, however, treat your symptoms.
Self Evaluation Test
Are you over 50 years old?
Do you awaken with blurred vision that gradually clears during the day?
Did anyone in your family have Fuchs' dystrophy?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, then it is imperative that you see an ophthalmologist to evaluate your vision care needs.
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