Diseases

Lattice Dystrophy

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A form of hereditary corneal dystrophy in which there is an accumulation of amyloid deposits, or abnormal protein fibers, throughout the middle and anterior stroma of the cornea. ... Over time, the lattice lines grow opaque and involve more of the stroma.

SYMPTOMS

Corneal erosions are very painful and can cause sensitivity to bright light (photophobia). Amyloid deposits and corneal erosions are usually bilateral, which means they affect both eyes. As lattice corneal dystrophy type ii progresses, thenerves become involved, typically starting in a person's forties.

CAUSES

Corneal erosions are very painful and can cause sensitivity to bright light (photophobia). Lattice corneal dystrophy type i is usually bilateral, which means it affects both eyes. The condition becomes apparent in childhood or adolescence and leads to vision problems by early adulthood.