Epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophy

Epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophy

Definition

Epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophy (ERED) is a rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by recurrent episodes of epithelial erosions from childhood in the absence of associated diseases, with occasional impairment of vision.

Also known as dystrophia Helsinglandica, dystrophia Smolandiensis, epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophy, ERED, recurrent hereditary corneal erosions — per MONDO

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