Living with Lattice corneal dystrophy Type I
An inherited eye condition in which protein deposits cloud the cornea and can cause painful erosions and vision loss.
Understanding Lattice corneal dystrophy Type I
The protein deposits form delicate, branching fibers in a lattice pattern. It usually affects both eyes. It becomes apparent in childhood or adolescence and leads to vision problems by early adulthood. Many people have recurrent corneal erosions, which are painful.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Cloudy cornea (corneal opacity)
- Eye pain
- Extreme sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- Repeated breakdown of the cornea's surface (corneal erosions)
- Red eye
- Loss of vision
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 TGFBI 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 Prevent Blindness America
- 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
It is caused by changes in the TGFBI gene. A person can develop it after inheriting one changed copy of the gene (autosomal dominant).
Also known as: biber-haab-dimmer dystrophy; cdl1; classic lattice corneal dystrophy; lattice corneal dystrophy type 1; lcd1; lcdi
Patient organizations
- Prevent Blindness AmericaLattice corneal dystrophy Type I · United States
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