Fuchs Endothelial Cornea Dystrophy: A Review of the Genetics Behind Disease Development

Abstract

Fuchs dystrophy represents the most common form of endothelial dystrophy and is a significant cause of visual impairment. The cause of Fuchs dystrophy is a complicated combination of both genetic and environmental factors. Understanding the underlying causes of the disease can potentially lead to new medical treatments preventing loss of vision.

• cornea
• Fuchs dystrophy
• endothelium
• genetics
• penetrating keratoplasty