Issue 10/2024
Yotsova, V.
University Specialized Hospital for Eye Diseases for Active Treatment
(USBOBAL) – Varna, Medical College – Varna
Fuchs endothelial dystrophy is the most common inherited corneal disease, occurring more often in women and manifesting in the 5th-6th decade. It is characterized by the appearance of cornea guttata in the central parts of the cornea, which increase in number and size. This leads to a decrease in the number of endothelial cells, the entry of anterior chamber fluid into the cornea, edema and a decrease in visual acuity. Cataract is the most common cause of reversible blindness worldwide. The only method of treatment is operative. Phacoemulsification is a major operative method that is accompanied by endothelial cell loss. Knowledge of both diseases is essential to the final outcome of cataract surgery.
Key words: Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, Cataract, Phacoemulsification
Аddress for correspondation:
Dr. V. Yotsova
University Specialized Hospital for Eye Diseases
for Active Treatment (USBOBAL) – Varna
15, Doyran, Str.
9000, Varna