Living with Fleck corneal dystrophy
A rare, usually symptom-free eye condition with small flecks in the cornea that don't change vision.
Understanding Fleck corneal dystrophy
The flecks are non-progressive, meaning they don't worsen over time. They do not affect sharp vision, and generally there are no symptoms. It can be found at any time in life.
Signs & symptoms
Most people have no symptoms. GARD describes:
- Small flecks in the cornea
- Usually no symptoms
- No effect on sharp vision
- Flecks that do not worsen over time
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include eye disease specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in PIKFYVE are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Eye disease specialists (ophthalmologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Corneal Dystrophy Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in the PIKFYVE gene cause it. It is autosomal dominant, which means one changed copy of the gene is enough.
Also known as: cfd; corneal dystrophy, francois-neetens speckled or flecked; corneal fleck dystrophy; fcd; franc'ois-neetens speckled corneal dystrophy; francois-neetens speckled corneal dystrophy
Patient organizations
- Corneal Dystrophy FoundationFleck corneal dystrophy · United States
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