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Learn About Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1

What is the definition of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1?
Macular corneal dystrophy (MCD-1) type 1 is a rare, severe eye disease characterized by a cloudy, irregular covering over the cornea (outer covering of the eye), also known as a stromal corneal dystrophy.
What are the symptoms of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1?
Symptoms of macular corneal dystrophy type 1 include a progressive whitish opacity that clouds the covering of the eye (cornea) which eventually causes severe visual impairment.
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What are the current treatments for Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1?
Treatment for macular corneal dystrophy type 1 includes corneal grafting or corneal transplantation.
Who are the top Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1 Local Doctors?
Elite in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Ophthalmology
Elite in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Ophthalmology

Price Vision Group

9002 N Meridian St #100, 
Indianapolis, IN 
Languages Spoken:
English

Francis Price is an Ophthalmologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Price is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

Elite in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Ophthalmology | General Surgery
Elite in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Ophthalmology | General Surgery

North Suburban Eye Associates PC

669 Main St, 
Wakefield, MA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Ula Jurkunas is an Ophthalmologist and a General Surgeon in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Dr. Jurkunas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Elite in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Kyotanabe, JP 

Naoki Okumura practices in Kyotanabe, Japan. Mr. Okumura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Stomach Cancer, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

What are the latest Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1 Clinical Trials?
Targeting Reactive Oxygen Species Production as a Novel Therapeutic in Fuch's Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Summary: This protocol will investigate whether topical application of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) eye drops decreases oxidative stress and confers cytoprotection in patients with FECD.

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A Phase 2, Multicenter, Open-Label Study to Assess the Pharmacodynamics, Safety, and Tolerability of DT-168 Ophthalmic Solution in Patients With Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Undergoing Keratoplasty

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacodynamics, safety, and tolerability of DT-168 Ophthalmic Solution in pre-keratoplasty patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy.