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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?
Experienced in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Experienced in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1

Ophthalmic Associates, PA

2835 S Delsea Dr, Suite 1, 
Vineland, NJ 
 (8.7 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Christopher Bruno is an Ophthalmologist in Vineland, New Jersey. Dr. Bruno and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Bruno is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Ophthalmology

David M. Ringel, Do PA

101 A Kings Way W, 
Sewell, NJ 
 (15.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

David Ringel is an Ophthalmologist in Sewell, New Jersey. Dr. Ringel and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Ringel is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
Experienced in Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1

The Eye Professionals LLC

1205 N High St, 
Millville, NJ 
 (10.5 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Gregory Scimeca is an Ophthalmologist in Millville, New Jersey. Dr. Scimeca and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Scimeca is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1 Clinical Trials?
European Prospective Multicentre Trial Comparing Cataract Surgery with Triple-DMEK in Patients with Cataract and Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (ETCF-trial)

Summary: The purpose of the study is to investigate whether there is a difference in BCVA in patients who receive one of the following two surgeries: intervention group (arm 1) cataract surgery alone and control group (arm 2) cataract surgery combined with removal of the diseased endothelial cells and the attached Descemet's membrane followed by transplantation of a healthy endothelial cell layer with atta...

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The Effects of Ripasudil in Patients with Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Undergoing Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery

Summary: The purpose of this research is to investigate the effects of ripasudil administered as an ophthalmic solution in patients with FED after femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery. The secondary aim is to identity the characteristics of patients who will benefit the most with the use of ripasudil based on the test results obtained from this study.