subepithelial mucinous corneal dystrophy

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Disease Overview

Subepithelial mucinous corneal dystrophy (SMCD) is a very rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by frequent recurrent corneal erosions in the first decade of life, with progressive loss of vision.


Synonyms

  • SMCD
  • corneal dystrophy, subepithelial mucinous
  • subepithelial mucinous corneal dystrophySMCD
  • corneal dystrophy, subepithelial mucinous
  • subepithelial mucinous corneal dystrophy