Visual morbidity in thirty-four families with Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy (an American Ophthalmological Society thesis).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the findings, visual morbidity, and surgical intervention in Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy (SCCD).

Methods

Retrospective case series of 115 affected individuals from 34 SCCD families identified since 1989. Age, uncorrected visual acuity, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), corneal findings, and ocular surgery were recorded. Prospective phone, e-mail, or written contact provided updated information. Patients were divided into 3 age categories for statistical analysis: less than 26 years of age, 26 to 39 years of age, and 40 years of age and older.

Results

Mean age on initial examination was 38.8 +/- 20.4 (range, 2-81) with follow-up of 55 of 79 (70%) of American patients. While there were no statistical significant correlations between logMA

SUBMITTER: Weiss JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2258126 | biostudies-literature | 2007

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature