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Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder

Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder: Introduction

Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder: A rare disorder characterized by cloudy corneas believed to be due to abnormal lipid deposits in the corneas. A distinctive sign of the condition is the presence of a light-colored ring around the cornea due to abnormal lipid deposit (arcus juvenilis). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder is available below.

Symptoms of Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder

• Decreased visual acuity
• Arcus juvenilis
• Cloudy opacification of central cornea
• Progressively enlarging corneal opacity
• Increased blood lipids
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Prognosis for Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder

Prognosis for Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder: treatment is effective but relapses occur after 15 months especially if hyperlipemia is present

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Definitions of Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder:

Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder, or a subtype of Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
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