Fuchs Dystrophy

[Notmuchenergy]

I’ve recently been diagnosed with Fuchs Dystrophy and wondered if anyone else in our community has had a similar diagnosis ? Pronounced Fox Dystrophy, it is when the corneal cells have a build up of fluid causing the cornea to swell and thicken causing vision to be blurred any misty. It is linked to age and autoimmune diseases

[RedheadedDeb]

My husband has it and so does his sister. She has had two corneal transplants and is doing great. My husband seems like he won’t need a transplant now, if ever. It affects him a little bit right now…night driving, etc. I believe it is also hereditary.

My husband’s sister told him that it was an easy surgery if you ever need it, so hopefully that will ease your mind a bit. 😃

Best of luck to you!

Debra Leigh

[Notmuchenergy in reply to RedheadedDeb]

Thank you that is reassuring. Does your sister-in-law also have CLL ? It is affecting me quite a lot now as I have cataracts but can only have that operation combined with a corneal transplant. I’m seeing a specialist next month

[RedheadedDeb in reply to Notmuchenergy]

No, she does not have CLL. I’m glad you are seeing a specialist!

[Notmuchenergy]

Thanks