Fuchs' dystrophy
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with Fuchs' dystrophy
Treatments taken by people for Fuchs' dystrophy
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Who has Fuchs' dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 58 say Fuchs' dystrophy is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 24 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 2 | |
| 20-29 years | 1 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 2 | |
| 50-59 years | 8 | |
| 60-69 years | 2 | |
| 70+ years | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | |
| Female | 68 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 37 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |