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Sound Familiar?

“When I was first told I had Fuchs’ Dystrophy I had no idea what it was or what I should do…”

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Webinar Replay

Title: DSO and More – Pearls of Wisdom for Patients With Fuchs’ Dystrophy
Speaker: Dr. Mark Gorovoy, M. D..
Date Recorded: September 2025

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Research Articles

View some of the latest research and breakthroughs  —  articles for greater understanding of current and future treatments of corneal dystrophies.

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What is Fuchs’ Friends?

The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation’s private online support group (Fuchs’ Friends) is a place of information and shared experience for people with all types of corneal dystrophies.

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Patient Story

Carole talks about her journey to great vision

Carole, who lives in Colorado & Arizona, relates her issues and triumphs over Fuchs’ Dystrophy.

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Found Hope!

Experience some of our featured stories from volunteers, donors and supporters.

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Pay It Forward By Donating

Our foundation flourishes because we have dedicated supporters who share their experiences and effectively communicate them with others. This communication needs your monetary support to educate and support others on their journey to better eyesight.  To keep our website and literature up-to-date we need you to pay it forward by donating to our foundation.

Thank you, in advance, for your generosity

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Patient Advocacy & Support through Fuchs’ Friends®

Since 1998, helping thousands of people in 160 countries to find corneal help, the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation provides support and information for individuals and families with a corneal dystrophy.

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We offer a vast major of services via literature, support groups, and localized specialists.

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We depend on the involvement and generous support of individuals, businesses, and foundations.

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Consider giving a gift to support our mission of helping people with corneal dystrophy.

Corneal Articles

Research Articles

Uncovering the Mysteries in Your Genes

Genetic Testing Is the Key to Our Health Secrets Our genome may one day serve as a passport guiding our health care – from cradle to grave. By Jaimie Seaton UCSF Magazine Summer 2024At its most basic, genetic testing looks ...
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Patient Stories

Carey Parks Story

Six months ago I was diagnosed with Fuchs' Dystrophy. My eye doctor just gave me generalities. and cadaver transplant is the only recourse. So I have been finding information wherever I can stumble on it.One example, I am a ham, ...
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Corneal Dystrophy Foundation Blog

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3 kind people have reviewed us on Great Nonprofits' website this year! Great Nonprofits requires 12 reviews each year to receive a top-rating with them.  Won't  you write a review about how we helped you!Please click on the logo ...
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What our donors are saying…

“Thank you for all the work you do to help everyone with Fuchs’”.

– Ruth, Florida

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