Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary

**Definition:** Bilateral hereditary disorders of the cornea, usually autosomal dominant, which may be present at birth but more frequently develop during adolescence and progress slowly throughout life. Central macular dystrophy is transmitted as an autosomal recessive defect.

**Tree numbers:** - C11.204.236 - C11.270.162 - C16.320.290.162

**Synonyms:** - Corneal Dystrophies