Resources

The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation provides various resources for individuals and families with a corneal dystrophy.

Videos

Watch symposiums, stories and journeys to improved vision.

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FAQs

Commons answers to frequently asked questions.

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Glossary of Terms

Helpful defintions to common Corneal Dystrophy terms.

Patient Stories

Read inspiring stories from volunteers, doctors, and patients.

Research Articles

Read the latest corneal dystophy articles and research.

Blogs

News and information from the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation.

Read our Blogs, Patient Stories, and Research Articles

The Future for the Care of Fuchs’ Dystrophy

Fuchs’ dystrophy is the most common diagnosis resulting in endothelial keratoplasty (EK), either DSAEK or DMEK, with the latter being an exact diseased tissue replacement These 2 procedures have been transformative, but progress ...

Seacynth’s Story

About five years ago, I was diagnosed with Fuchs’ Dystrophy. Needless to say, I was terrified of going blind. I was so upset, that I couldn’t even google my diagnosis. I was lucky to have a friend offer to do research for me ...

Empowering & Protecting Your Family

Encouraging, informative and very helpful video,  Subtitles enabled in EnglishPractice social distancing, frequent hand washing, not touching your face with unwashed hands and much more.

Covid-19 and Corneal Transplant Recipients

Here’s the take-home message: The average corneal transplant recipient is not at increased risk for contracting COVID-19 because of their corneal transplants’ steroid eye drops. Let me walk you through why. There are 3 issues to ...

COVID-19 and Your Corneal Transplant

Dear Bob:I have had a few worried text messages from patients. Other members of yours I am sure are worried about their transplants being affected by COVID-19 and if their transplants affect their risk for COVID-19.Patients ...

An Introduction to Fuchs’ Dystrophy for Patients

Preface:I wrote the original draft of this to help my patients with Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy better understand their disease and their therapeutic options. In 2018, one of my patients asked whether I’d be willing to publish it ...

Highlights from the Chicago Local Group Meeting

A dozen people attended the July 13, 2019, meeting of this group. One had a first DMEK the week prior to the meeting. Two others have not had any surgeries. As no speaker was scheduled, each person around the long conference table ...
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