People who wear contact ... types of corneal dystrophies: Fuchs' dystrophy. This progresses slowly, usually affecting people in their 50s and 60s. The condition damages the endothelial cells ...

Fuchs' dystrophy causes the reduced function of the endothelium ... that is producing blisters or sores on the cornea, specialized soft contact lenses called therapeutic contact lenses may ...

Approximately 4% of people aged 40 years and older have corneal endothelial disease/dystrophy (CED) affecting the back of the cornea, and corneal transplantation is the only treatment option for ...

while those with moderate Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy, irregular astigmatism or retinal pathology are usually poor candidates, Rowen said. To ensure the best possible results, Rowen recommended ...