Fuchs' dystrophy
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What is Fuchs' dystrophy?
Fuchs dystrophy is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by bilateral, progressive cell loss in the cornea (transparent surface of the eye) resulting in corneal swelling (edema) and can lead to loss of vision.
Common symptoms reported by people with Fuchs' dystrophy
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with Fuchs' dystrophy
Compare treatments taken by people with Fuchs' dystrophy
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Perceived effectiveness
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Total evaluations
Tried for
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with Fuchs' dystrophy, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has Fuchs' dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 94 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 53 say Fuchs' dystrophy is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 20 | |
| 60s | 36 | |
| 70+ | 20 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 5 | |
| 40-49 years | 8 | |
| 50-59 years | 6 | |
| 60-69 years | 5 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | |
| Female | 64 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 37 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Fuchs' dystrophy patients who have completed their condition history
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