Neuroscientists investigate the causes of a widespread eye disease

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Neuroscientists investigate the causes of a widespread eye disease

Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy is one of the most common eye diseases diagnosed in almost 5% of the population of Europe aged 40 years or over. It is a hereditary eye disease that causes vision impairment and typically manifests in middle age. The first symptoms of the disease—blisters on the surface of your cornea—resemble cataract at first glance. The disease progresses from the center of the cornea affecting all layers of the cornea. The progression of the disease varies from individual to individual and in severe cases results in vision loss.

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