Superficial corneal dystrophy
Superficial corneal dystrophy
Definition
The superficial corneal dystrophies refer to a group of rare genetically determined corneal dystrophies (CDs) characterized by lesions affecting the corneal epithelium and its basement membrane and the superficial corneal stroma, and variable effects on vision depending on the type of dystrophy.
Also known as anterior corneal dystrophy, corneal epithelium corneal dystrophy (disease), dystrophy of anterior cornea — per MONDO