/Meesmann corneal dystrophy

Meesmann corneal dystrophy

Rare Disease

MONDO:0007379

Also Known As

MECDMeesmann corneal dystrophyjuvenile epithelial of Meesmann corneal dystrophyjuvenile hereditary epithelial dystrophyjuvenile hereditary epithelial dystrophy of Meesmannstocker-Holt dystrophyMeesman dystrophyMeesmann corneal epithelial dystrophycorneal dystrophy, Meesmanncorneal dystrophy, Meesmann epithelialcorneal dystrophy, juvenile epithelial of Meesmanncorneal dystrophy, juvenile epithelial, of Meesmann

Definition

Meesmann corneal dystrophy (MECD) is a rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by distinct tiny bubble-like, round-to-oval punctate bilateral opacities in the central corneal epithelium, and to a lesser extent in the peripheral cornea, with little impact on vision.