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Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies

Bilateral hereditary disorders of the cornea, usually autosomal dominant, which may be present at birth but more frequently develop during adolescence and progress slowly throughout life. Central macular dystrophy is transmitted as an autosomal recessive defect.
Also Known As:
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary; Corneal Dystrophy; Corneal Dystrophy, Hereditary; Corneal Granular Dystrophies; Corneal Granular Dystrophy; Corneal Macular Dystrophies; Corneal Macular Dystrophy; Corneal Stromal Dystrophies; Corneal Stromal Dystrophy; Dystrophy, Corneal; Dystrophy, Corneal Granular; Dystrophy, Corneal Macular; Dystrophy, Corneal Stromal; Dystrophy, Hereditary Corneal; Groenouw Dystrophies; Groenouws Dystrophies; Hereditary Corneal Dystrophy; Stromal Dystrophy, Corneal; Corneal Dystrophies; Granular Dystrophy, Corneal; Groenouw's Dystrophies; Macular Dystrophy, Corneal; Stromal Dystrophies, Corneal
Networked: 820 relevant articles (17 outcomes, 57 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Keratoconus
2. Keratitis
3. Corneal Opacity
4. Corneal Neovascularization
5. Cicatrix (Scar)

Experts

1. Kim, Eung Kweon: 22 articles (05/2022 - 08/2003)
2. Enghild, Jan J: 22 articles (01/2021 - 12/2004)
3. Aldave, Anthony J: 20 articles (06/2022 - 11/2003)
4. Klintworth, Gordon K: 15 articles (04/2014 - 02/2003)
5. Runager, Kasper: 13 articles (01/2019 - 03/2009)
6. Kim, Tae-Im: 12 articles (05/2022 - 06/2007)
7. Mehta, Jodhbir S: 12 articles (10/2021 - 10/2011)
8. Seitz, Berthold: 10 articles (12/2021 - 07/2003)
9. Poulsen, Ebbe Toftgaard: 10 articles (01/2021 - 01/2013)
10. Choi, Seung-Il: 10 articles (01/2020 - 07/2009)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies:
1. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)IBA
2. QuercetinIBA
3. Mitomycin (Mitomycin-C)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Nandrolone Decanoate (Decadurabolin)FDA Link
5. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
6. Transforming Growth Factor beta (TGF-beta)IBA
7. Amyloid (Amyloid Fibrils)IBA
8. Transforming Growth Factors (Transforming Growth Factor)IBA
9. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA
10. Carbohydrate SulfotransferasesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Keratectomy
2. Corneal Transplantation (Keratoplasty)
3. Therapeutics
4. Excimer Lasers
5. Operative Surgical Procedures