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Fish-eye disease

Fish-eye disease

December 31, 2014

Overview

Fish-eye disease: A familial disorder involving corneal opacities and low HDL cholesterol levels. It occurs as a result of an enzyme (lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase) deficiency.

Symptoms

* Low HDL cholesterol * Corneal opacities * Vision impairment

Diagnosis

* Eye Health Specialists (Ophthalmology): o Ophthalmology (Eye Specialist)