Corneal dystrophy, juvenile epithelial of Meesmann: A rare eye disorder characterized by chilidhood onset of degeneration of the cornea (clear covering of the eye) which impairs vision. Both eyes are affected. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Corneal dystrophy, juvenile epithelial of Meesmann is available below.
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Corneal dystrophy, juvenile epithelial of Meesmann 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, juvenile epithelial of Meesmann, or a subtype of Corneal dystrophy, juvenile epithelial of Meesmann,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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