Robert “Bob” Bellizzi 4/13/1931 – 4/8/2024

Executive Director and Founder of The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation

Our mind says that he is no longer in pain but our hearts and family feel the loss. Bob was laughter, love and joy in our family.

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“When I was first told I had Fuchs’ Dystrophy I had no idea what it was or what I should do…”

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The Corneal Dystrophy International Online Support Group

The Fuchs’ Friends international online support group is a place of support and information for people with all types of Corneal Dystrophy.

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Patient Story

“I was terrified of going blind.”

After finding an amazing surgeon from Fuchs’ Friends, this patient’s confidence superseded her nerves.

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Patient Advocacy & Support thru Fuchs’ Friends®

Since 1998, helping thousands of people in 160 countries to find corneal help, the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation provides support and information for individuals and families with a corneal dystrophy.

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We offer a vast major of services via literature, support groups, and localized specialists.

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Corneal Articles

Research Articles

DMEK, DSO, and Gold Standards

February 2, 2024
In the title of her article1 published in the journal Cornea in 2022, Dr. Kathryn Colby poses an important question regarding the contemporary and emerging treatment of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD): “Descemet Stripping ...
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Patient Stories

Esta’s Story – Please don’t wait!

January 30, 2024
I was born with amblyopia left eye and astigmatism, and decades later developed cataracts and floaters. Despite Ophthalmic exams, I went undiagnosed with my vision declining to legally blind in left eye and severe symptoms effecting ...
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Corneal Dystrophy Foundation Blog

Fuchs’ Friends is helpful

April 15, 2024
I unsubscribed because I had successful cornea surgery on one eye and cataract surgery on both eyes by Dr. Jun at Johns Hopkins.  I got Dr. Juns name from people on the Fuchs Friends sight.  I would highly recommend Dr Jun.  I was ...
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What our members are saying…

“Thank you very much for all you do to serve those of us with Fuchs’ Dystrophy”

- Bas, OR

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