Definition:
Lattice dystrophy is a medical condition wherein abnormal fibers build up in a specific part of the eye's anterior stroma.
Diagnosis:
Lattice dystrophy can be diagnosed by eye examinations.
Treatment:
Treatment for the illness can be done by eye drops, ointments and surgical transplant of the cornea.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms of the disease are lattice-like deposits in the eye, as well as reduced or blurred vision.
Causes:
Lattice dystrophy is caused by an enzymatic defect that produces abnormal protein fibers to form growths in the eye.
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