Corneal dystrophy, macular type (groenouw type ii corneal dystrophy) 300

General: Autosomal recessive; onset in first decade, between 5 and 9 years; progressive; acid mucopolysaccharides found in corneal fibroblasts; it has been suggested that the defect may not be limited to the cornea.

Ocular: Minute gray, punctate opacities; reduced corneal sensitivity; photophobia; foreign body sensations; recurrent corneal erosions; keratoconus.

Clinical: Defect in metabolism of glycoprotein processing.

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