Reis-Bücklers corneal dystrophy
Synonyms: Anterior limiting membrane dystrophy type 1 | Anterior limiting membrane dystrophy type I | Atypical granular corneal dystrophy | Corneal dystrophy of Bowman layer type 1 | Corneal dystrophy of Bowman layer type I | Geographic corneal dystrophy | Granular corneal dystrophy type 3 | Granular corneal dystrophy type III | RBCD | Superficial granular corneal dystrophy
Reis-Bücklers corneal dystrophy (RBCD) also known as granular corneal dystrophy type III is a rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by bilateral symmetrical reticular opacities in the superficial central cornea with progressive visual impairment.
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