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Pay It Forward By Donating

Giving-Tuesday motivates people to give by creating a collective moment of generosity. During the world wide event, we request donations for the yearly operating expenses of The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. The funds are needed to serve those with endothelial eye diseases by sharing with them education and support as they cope with the possibility of loosing their eyesight. Twenty years ago our foundation was created to find and share accurate information. We need your help to continue to educate and provide support to our community.

Webinar Replay Available

Title: Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy and Therapeutic Options
Date Recorded: Monday, October 7, 2024

  • What is Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy?
  • Treatment options for Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy
  • Questions and answers session

Sound Familiar?

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

We are here to help.

Research Articles

View some of the latest research and breakthroughs articles for corneal dystrophy.

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.

Patient Story

“I was terrified of going blind.”

After finding an amazing surgeon from Fuchs’ Friends, this patient’s confidence superseded her nerves.

Found Hope!

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

Patient Advocacy & Support thru 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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Resources

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

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Volunteer

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

LASIK and Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Many patients with Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), including members of Fuchs Friends, seek refractive surgery such as LASIK 1 but wonder about its safety in the setting of their disease. This question has been studied, ...

Patient Stories

Helpedbythem

I was diagnosed with Fuchs dystrophy after cataract surgery from a highly regarded surgeon at Wilmer eye in Maryland. After taking the patch off from the surgery and I could not see it was just a matter fact - oh you have Fuchs ...
CDF Patient Stories
CDF BLOG

Corneal Dystrophy Foundation Blog

Why We Smile

Meet Wade:(details are not given to protect his privacy)Monday, Wade’s grandmother emailed the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. Wade was 5 days old, born in the Midwest.  Wade was diagnosed with CHEDS a major eye problem that could ...

“Thank you for sending me the April Newsletter. In 2005 my daughter was able to contact your Fuchs’ Friends Group on the internet and collect many encouraging testimonies of those who had success with Dr. Terry and his procedure. The result of my trip to Portland and Dr. Terry’s surgery I came home with perfect vision in my right eye! I thank God daily for Dr. Terry and his mission for good vision.”

– Irving, Arkansas

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