An autosomal dominant form of hereditary corneal dystrophy due to a defect in cornea-specific KERATIN formation. Mutations in the genes that encode KERATIN-3 and KERATIN-12 have been linked to this disorder.
Also Known As:
Corneal Dystrophy, Juvenile Epithelial of Meesmann; Corneal Dystrophy, Meesmann; Corneal Dystrophy, Meesmann Epithelial; Juvenile Hereditary Epithelial Dystrophy; Meesmann Corneal Dystrophy; Meesmann Corneal Epithelial Dystrophy; Meesmann Epithelial Corneal Dystrophy; Corneal Dystrophies, Meesmann; Dystrophies, Meesmann Corneal; Meesmann Corneal Dystrophies