title: Fuchs endothelial cornea dystrophy: a review of the genetics behind disease development.
abstract: Fuchs dystrophy represents the most common form of endothelial dystrophy and is a significant cause of visual impairment. The cause of Fuchs dystrophy is a complicated combination of both genetic and environmental factors. Understanding the underlying causes of the disease can potentially lead to new medical treatments preventing loss of vision.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary , Boston, Massachusetts , USA.
authors.forename: Cecily E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Hamill
authors.forename: Thore
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schmedt
authors.forename: Ula
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Jurkunas
mesh_terms: D005642:Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans