Macular Dystrophy

guerard · Newbie Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 21

Hi. My little, 10 years old brother was diagnosed with macular dystrophy. I would like to hear more about this problem and treatment options. Does MD lead to blindness?

stucker · Newbie Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 17

Hi. Macular Dystrophy is an autosomal recessive condition, characterized by grayish opacities in the corneal stroma and peripheral cornea. Vision decreases over time and people with Macular Dystrophy become photosensitive. Vision loss is also a possibility. Antibiotics and bandage contact lenses can be prescribed. For excessive corneal erosions you have excimer laser PTH, which removes superficial corneal opacities. If opacities are deep, corneal transplantation can be done.

Macular Dystrophy

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