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Medical condition
conditions including corneal edema, scars, and macular corneal dystrophy is clinically manifested as corneal opacity. The term corneal blindness is commonly
Corneal_opacity
Medical condition
Meesmann corneal dystrophy (MECD) is a rare hereditary autosomal dominant disease that is characterized as a type of corneal dystrophy and a keratin disease
Meesmann_corneal_dystrophy
Clouding of the transparent cornea of the eye
Superficial corneal dystrophies – Meesmann dystrophy is characterized by distinct tiny bubble-like, punctate opacities that form in the central corneal epithelium
Corneal_dystrophy
Progressive eye disease
Fuchs dystrophy, also referred to as Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) and Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED), is a slowly progressing corneal dystrophy
Fuchs'_dystrophy
Epithelial disruption of the cornea of the eye due to trauma or infection
infections. Other eye conditions can cause corneal ulcers, such as entropion, distichiasis, corneal dystrophy, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
Corneal_ulcer
Medical condition
A, Grzeschik K (October 2000). "Lisch corneal dystrophy is genetically distinct from Meesmann corneal dystrophy and maps to xp22.3". Am. J. Ophthalmol
Lisch epithelial corneal dystrophy
Lisch_epithelial_corneal_dystrophy
Protein found in humans
keratin found expressed in corneal epithelia. Mutations in the gene encoding this protein lead to Meesmann corneal dystrophy. GRCh38: Ensembl release 89:
Keratin_12
Medical condition
Corneal neovascularization (CNV) is the in-growth of new blood vessels from the pericorneal plexus into avascular corneal tissue as a result of oxygen
Corneal_neovascularization
Group of eye diseases related to poor retinal and nerve perfusion
decreased vision. Acute angle-closure glaucoma may further present with corneal edema, engorged conjunctival vessels, and a fixed and dilated pupil on
Glaucoma
the palmar creases, punctate keratosis of the palmar creases) Meesmann corneal dystrophy Paraneoplastic keratoderma Pityriasis rosea (pityriasis rosea
List_of_skin_conditions
Medical condition
corneal surgery, including penetrating keratoplasty, and understanding of corneal dystrophies and pathologies, such as acute hydrops. "Acute Corneal Hydrops"
Corneal_hydrops
Protein in humans
the corneal epithelium together with keratin 12. Mutations in the KRT3 encoding this protein have been associated with Meesmanns Corneal Dystrophy. GRCh38:
Keratin_3
Deformation of the eye's cornea into a conelike shape
The National Eye Institute reports keratoconus is the most common corneal dystrophy in the United States, affecting about one in 2,000 Americans, but
Keratoconus
Medulloblastoma, desmoplastic; 155255; SUFU Meesmann corneal dystrophy; 122100; KRT12 Meesmann corneal dystrophy; 122100; KRT3 Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy
List_of_OMIM_disorder_codes
Aberration of vision due to asymmetry in the eye's lens or cornea
with corneal astigmatism. A follow-up study in 2013 on the European population, however, found no variant significantly associated with corneal astigmatism
Astigmatism
Eye that appears red due to illness or injury
Ciliary flush (circumcorneal injection) Corneal abnormalities including edema or opacities ("corneal haze") Corneal staining Pupil abormalities including
Red_eye_(medicine)
Medical condition
Welch, RB (1977). "Bietti's tapetoretinal degeneration with marginal corneal dystrophy crystalline retinopathy". Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 75: 164–79. PMC 1311548
Bietti's crystalline dystrophy
Bietti's_crystalline_dystrophy
Topics referred to by the same term
Engineering Campus Development (MECD) University of Manchester Meesmann corneal dystrophy (MECD) MECD - Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary MECD (album)
MECD
(Vörner keratoderma) KRT2 Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens KRT3 Meesmann corneal dystrophy KRT4 White sponge nevus KRT5 Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Dowling–Degos'
List of genes mutated in cutaneous conditions
List_of_genes_mutated_in_cutaneous_conditions
Vision loss due to damage to the macula of the eye
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Macular_degeneration
Swelling of the eyelid due to infection of an oil gland
of styes is progression to a chalazion that causes cosmetic deformity, corneal irritation, and often requires surgical removal. Complications may also
Stye
Abnormal intolerance to visual perception of light
Cone dystrophy Congenital abnormalities of the eye Viral conjunctivitis Corneal abrasion Corneal dystrophy Corneal ulcer Disruption of the corneal epithelium
Photophobia
Inflammation of the cornea of the eye
clinically based on the signs and symptoms as well as eye examination, but corneal scrapings may be obtained and evaluated using microbiological culture or
Keratitis
Medical condition with inflammatory cells inside the front of the eye
be sterile (in bacterial corneal ulcer) or not sterile (fungal corneal ulcer). Common causes include a foreign body or corneal abrasion, which may be followed
Hypopyon
Inflammatory swelling of the eyelid due to meibomian gland blockage
Shin, Young Joo; Hyon, Joon Young (2017-03-31). "Effects of chalazia on corneal astigmatism". BMC Ophthalmology. 17 (1): 36. doi:10.1186/s12886-017-0426-2
Chalazion
Failure of the brain to process input from one eye
ocular media become opaque, such as is the case with congenital cataract or corneal haziness. These opacities prevent adequate visual input from reaching the
Amblyopia
Inability to focus on near objects
energy to heat and shrink corneal collagen tissue. CK is contraindicated in pregnant/breastfeeding women, central corneal dystrophies and scarring, history
Farsightedness
Medical condition of dry eyes
thickening of the corneal surface, corneal erosion, punctate keratopathy, epithelial defects, corneal ulceration (sterile and infected), corneal neovascularization
Dry_eye_syndrome
Decreased ability to see color or color differences
diseases are known to cause color blindness, including achromatopsia, cone dystrophy, Leber's congenital amaurosis and retinitis pigmentosa. These can be congenital
Color_blindness
Medical condition
vision loss. Corneal cloudiness may have myriad of causes. Corneal opacity that results from hereditary dystrophies is usually symmetric. Corneal enlargement
Primary_congenital_glaucoma
Health condition negatively affecting the eye
Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy (H16.4) Corneal neovascularization (H18.5) Fuchs' dystrophy – cloudy morning vision (H18.6) Keratoconus – degenerative
Eye_disease
Medical condition
Vitelliform macular dystrophy is an irregular autosomal dominant eye disorder which can cause progressive vision loss. This disorder affects the retina
Vitelliform_macular_dystrophy
Deposits within the eye's vitreous humour
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Floater
Term for pathological conditions effecting the macula
[citation needed] Malattia leventinese (or Doyne's honeycomb retinal dystrophy) is another maculopathy with a similar pathology to wet AMD. Hypotony
Maculopathy
Problem with focusing light accurately on the retina due to the shape of the eye
after clear lens extraction (refractive lens exchange). Full thickness corneal graft may be a final option for patients with advanced keratoconus although
Refractive_error
Medical condition
change to a more globular shape than its normal gradual curve. It causes corneal thinning, primarily at the margins, resulting in a spherical, slightly
Keratoglobus
Medical condition
patients with age-related macular degeneration and Stargardt's macular dystrophy: follow-up of two open-label phase 1/2 studies". Lancet. 385 (9967): 509–16
Choroideremia
Inflammation of the uvea of the eye
acetate) or as oral therapy. Prior to the administration of corticosteroids, corneal ulcers must be ruled out. This is typically done using a fluorescence dye
Uveitis
Degenerative corneal condition
Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD) is a degenerative corneal condition, often confused with keratoconus. It typically presents with painless vision
Pellucid marginal degeneration
Pellucid_marginal_degeneration
Inability to focus on distant objects
eye. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) involves ablation of corneal tissue from the corneal surface using an excimer laser. The amount of tissue ablation
Myopia
keratoderma (Vörner keratoderma) 2 (2e) Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens 3 Meesmann corneal dystrophy 4 White sponge nevus 5 Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Dowling–Degos'
List of cutaneous conditions caused by mutations in keratins
List_of_cutaneous_conditions_caused_by_mutations_in_keratins
Clouding of the eye's cornea due to calcification
Band keratopathy is a corneal disease derived from the appearance of calcium on the central cornea. This is an example of metastatic calcification, which
Band_keratopathy
Hemorrhage in the front chamber of the eye
in terms of visual function and lead to complications such as glaucoma, corneal staining, optic atrophy, or vision loss. Rebleeding occurs in 4–35% of
Hyphema
Bulging of the eye anteriorly out of the orbit
limb-abnormal calcification syndrome Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia with corneal dystrophy Tetralogy of Fallot Thyroid hormone resistance, generalized, autosomal
Exophthalmos
Medical condition from optic nerve damage
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Non-arteritic_anterior_ischemic_optic_neuropathy
Inflammation of the eyelid
red, swollen eyelid), chronic pink eye (conjunctivitis), keratitis, and corneal ulcer or irritation. The lids may become red and may have ulcerate, non-healing
Blepharitis
Eye condition caused by ultraviolet radiation
different common names, including snow blindness, sand eyes, bake eyes, and [corneal] flash burns, and, particularly when caused by the viewing of arc discharges
Photokeratitis
Eyes not aligning when looking at something
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Strabismus
Most common genetic condition leading to color blindness
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Congenital red–green color blindness
Congenital_red–green_color_blindness
Difference in coloration, usually of the iris but also of hair or skin
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Heterochromia
Type of visual impairment
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Riddoch_syndrome
Group of eye disorders
Corneal ectatic disorders or corneal ectasia are a group of uncommon, noninflammatory, eye disorders characterised by bilateral thinning of the central
Corneal_ectatic_disorders
Inflammation of the optic nerve
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Optic_neuritis
Drooping of the upper eyelid over the eye
or nerve damage, such as myasthenia gravis or oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy. Exposure to the toxins in some snake venoms, such as that of the black
Ptosis_(eyelid)
Inability to close the eyes while sleeping
lagophthalmos, the eye can suffer abrasions and infections; thus leading to corneal drying and ulceration. Nocturnal lagophthalmos is the inability to close
Lagophthalmos
Type of color vision
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Dichromacy
Genetic form of macular degeneration
retina appear, reflecting such damage. In STGD4, a butterfly pattern of dystrophy is caused by mutations in a gene that encodes a membrane bound protein
Stargardt_disease
Condition making it difficult or impossible to see in relatively low light
radial keratotomy) Retinal detachment Retinitis pigmentosa Sorsby's Fundus Dystrophy (Macular degeneration) Visual snow Vitamin A deficiency; often via xerophthalmia
Nyctalopia
Human helminthiasis (infection by parasite)
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Onchocerciasis
Triangular tissue growth on the cornea
that can look similar include a pinguecula, tumor, or Terrien's marginal corneal degeneration. Prevention may include wearing sunglasses and a hat if in
Pterygium_(eye)
Dysfunction of eye movement
1007/s11910-007-0061-z. PMID 17764629. S2CID 40249108. "Muscular Dystrophy Association Press Release". Muscular Dystrophy Association. Archived from the original on 2016-01-18
Nystagmus
Visual aura associated with migraine
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Scintillating_scotoma
Infectious disease that causes a roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids
touching the globe, or evidence of epilation (eyelash removal) Corneal opacity (CO)—Corneal opacity blurring part of the pupil margin Although trachoma was
Trachoma
Abnormal white reflection from the eye's retina
a number of conditions, including Coats disease, congenital cataract, corneal scarring, melanoma of the ciliary body, Norrie disease, ocular toxocariasis
Leukocoria
Medical condition
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Episcleritis
Medical condition
About 3–5% have severe disease with intense pain, and sight-threatening corneal ulceration or compression of the optic nerve. Cigarette smoking, which
Graves'_ophthalmopathy
Worsening ability of the eyes to focus with age
binocular vision and depth perception. PresbyLASIK, a type of multifocal corneal ablation LASIK procedure, may be used to correct presbyopia. Results are
Presbyopia
Medical condition
senilis (AS), also known as gerontoxon, arcus lipoides, arcus corneae, corneal arcus, arcus adiposus, or arcus cornealis, are rings in the peripheral
Arcus_senilis
Medical condition
ACHROMATOPSIA 4; ACHM4 - 613856 Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM): CONE DYSTROPHY 4; COD4 - 613093 Thiadens, Alberta A.H.J.; den Hollander, Anneke I.; Roosing
Achromatopsia
Type of color vision
monochromacy from a common ancestor. Achromatopsia Blue cone monochromacy Cone dystrophy Dichromacy Trichromacy Tetrachromacy Broadgate, Suzanne; Yu, Jing; Downes
Monochromacy
Clouding of the lens inside the eye, causing poor vision
syndrome, Down syndrome, myotonic dystrophy, Alport syndrome, retinitis pigmentosa, late-onset retinal dystrophy, or neurofibromatosis type 2) Eye injuries:
Cataract
Inflammation of the conjunctiva by ultraviolet damage
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Actinic_conjunctivitis
Swelling of the conjunctiva
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Chemosis
Swelling of the eye's optic disc due to high intracranial pressure
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Papilledema
Inflammation of the cornea due to fungal infection
redness, conjunctiva is chemosed. Ulcer may be present. It is a dry looking corneal ulcer with satellite lesions in the surrounding cornea. Usually associated
Fungal_keratitis
Eye disease characterized by leakage of fluid under the retina
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Central serous chorioretinopathy
Central_serous_chorioretinopathy
Diabetes-induced damage to the retina of the eye
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Diabetic_retinopathy
Medical intervention
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Intracameral_injection
Excessive dilation of the pupil
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Mydriasis
Weakness or paralysis of extraocular muscles
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Ophthalmoparesis
Medical condition
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Arteritic_anterior_ischemic_optic_neuropathy
Dry eye
xerophthalmia can lead to dry eye syndrome, corneal ulceration, and ultimately to blindness as a result of corneal and retinal damage. Xerophthalmia usually
Xerophthalmia
Decreased ability to see
problems include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, corneal clouding, childhood blindness, and a number of infections. Visual impairment
Visual_impairment
Form of strabismus in which the eyes turn inward
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Esotropia
Double vision
multiple image perception includes the consideration of such conditions as corneal surface keratoconus, subluxation of the lens, a structural defect within
Diplopia
Inflammation of the eye
Keratoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis and keratitis (corneal inflammation). Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis
Medical condition
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Oculogyric_crisis
Medical condition
whether the blood is affecting visual acuity, complications (such as corneal staining, retinal detachment, pre-retinal fibrosis, ischemic optic atrophy
Intraocular_hemorrhage
Infection of the lacrimal sac of the eye
Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. The most common complication is corneal ulceration, frequently in association with S. pneumoniae. The mainstays
Dacryocystitis
Medical condition
or ventricular tachyarrhythmias). Most patients on this medication get corneal epithelial deposits, but this medication has also been controversially
Optic_neuropathy
Eye disorder found in prematurely-born babies
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Retinopathy_of_prematurity
Medical condition
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Amaurosis_fugax
Medical condition
(blepharoconjunctivitis), accompanied by small white itchy lesions on the corneal surface. The effect of the lesions varies, from minor damage to the epithelium
Herpes_simplex_keratitis
Term used when two eyes have unequal refractive power
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Anisometropia
Unequal size of the eyes' pupils
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Anisocoria
Absence of the lens of the eye
and posterior corneal surfaces. Iridectomy mark may be seen in surgical aphakia. Astigmatism: With-the-rule astigmatism due to corneal wound healing may
Aphakia
Gradual retinal degeneration leading to progressive sight loss
is a member of a group of genetic disorders called inherited retinal dystrophy (IRD) that cause loss of vision. Symptoms include trouble seeing at night
Retinitis_pigmentosa
Eye disease
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
Epiretinal_membrane
Eye infection caused by a protist
adherent to the corneal surface than hard lenses, which allows the Acanthamoeba organism to bind to mannosylated glycoproteins on the corneal surface. Expression
Acanthamoeba_keratitis
Advanced form of age-related macular degeneration
Exposure Photokeratitis Corneal ulcer Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy Corneal dystrophy Fuchs' Meesmann Corneal ectasia Keratoconus Pellucid
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