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.

How do members experience Fuchs' dystrophy?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Fuchs' dystrophy*

*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.

Top treatments taken by people for Fuchs' dystrophy*

Who has Fuchs' dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 0
50s 18
60s 37
70+ 36

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 19
Female 73