Lattice corneal dystrophy type 1

Disease Overview

Lattice corneal dystrophy type 1 (LCD1) is an eye disorder that affects the cornea, the clear outer covering of the eye. In order to see properly, the cornea must remain clear. In LCD1, a protein, known as amyloid, builds up in a layer of the cornea called the stroma.   Symptoms usually become apparent in childhood or adolescence and may include separation of layers of the cornea (corneal erosions), decreased vision, photosensitivity, and eye pain. LCD1 is caused by mutations in the TGFBI gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Treatment focuses on relieving erosions with antibiotics and bandage contact lenses. If treatment is not successful and erosions become recurrent, phototherapeutic keratectomy to smooth the corneal surface and corneal transplant may be considered.[11498][11499]

Synonyms

• Corneal dystrophy, lattice type 1
• CDL1
• LCD1