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Dystrophies of the cornea are progressive, inherited genetic disorders that lead to bilateral deposits in one or more corneal layers. Most corneal dystrophies tend to begin early in life, with the notable exception of Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, and are usually inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. Dystrophies are generally not associated with systemic diseases or corneal inflammation. Corneal neovascularization is usually absent.
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De Rojas, J.O., Florakis, G.J. (2019). Corneal Dystrophies. In: Casper, D., Cioffi, G. (eds) The Columbia Guide to Basic Elements of Eye Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10886-1_13
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