Corneal dystrophy of Bowman layer- type 1
Overview
A rare inherited eye disorder involving degeneration of the cornea which gives the cornea a characteristic geographic or map-like appearance. The Bowman membrane of the cornea is the main area affected. The condition occurs as a result of a genetic defect on chromosome 5q31
Symptoms
* Strabismus * Impaired vision * Corneal opacities * Corneal erosions * Corneal dystrophy
Causes
* Acanthamoeba * Akaba-Hayasaka syndrome * Alacrimia, congenital * Amyloidosis, familial cutaneous - * Aniridia - ptosis - mental retardation -obesity, familia
Diagnosis
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