Meesmann corneal dystrophy
Synonyms: Juvenile hereditary epithelial dystrophy of Meesmann | MECD
Meesmann corneal dystrophy (MECD) is a rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by distinct tiny bubble-like round-to-oval punctate bilateral opacities in the central corneal epithelium and to a lesser extent in the peripheral cornea with little impact on vision.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version May 2024
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