Lattice corneal dystrophy type 1
Overview
A genetic eye disorder where the cornea of the eye develops abnormal, lattice-shaped lines caused by abnormal deposits of a substance called amyloid. There are three different types of corneal dystrophy: type 1 is a dominantly inherited form with an early onset of vision impairment, type 2 is a less severe eye disorder but involves systemic amyloidosis and type 3 is a recessive form that usually starts after the age of 70.
Symptoms
* Progressive vision loss * Photophobia
Diagnosis
* Vision & Eye Health: Home Testing: o Home Eye Tests o Home Vision Tests
Prognosis
Prognosis of Lattice corneal dystrophy type 1: childhood vision is normal but generally severe vision loss occurs by the 5th or 6th decade