Macular Dystrophy (MD)

Macular Dystrophy (MD)
SYMPTOMS Blurry vision | Discomfort from corneal erosions
SIGNS Gray-white, diffuse stromal opacities
WORK-UP Thorough history. Slit lamp examination
TREATMENT Observation | Lubrication for corneal erosions | Corneal transplant in advanced cases
FOLLOW-UP Every 6-12 months
ADDITIONAL LAB | TESTS None
ETIOLOGY Inherited (autosomal recessive)
DIFFERENTIAL DX Granular dystrophy | Lattice dystrophy
NOTES MD involves mucopolysaccharide deposition | MD can recur after corneal transplant | MD has different subtypes