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Macular Dystrophy
Friday, 03 April 2009 00:25

  

What is Macular Dystrophy?  What is the treatment for Macular Dystrophy?

 

Macular dystrophy is an inherited condition (autosomal recessive) that caused corneal opacities.  These opacities often cause glare and decrease one’s vision.  Macular Dystrophy may also cause painful recurrent corneal erosions.   Treatment is limited to corneal transplant and PTK (Phototherapeutic keratectomy.)

 

Treatment involves:

 

     Eye lubrication, artificial tears ointments

     Contact lenses

     Phototherapeutic keratectomy, PTK

     Lamellar keratoplasty

     Corneal Transplant

 

Last Updated on Friday, 03 April 2009 00:35
 

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