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.
Research Articles
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 ...
Patient Stories
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 ...
Corneal Dystrophy Foundation Blog
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of 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 ...
“Thank you for sending me the April Newsletter. In 2005 my daughter was able to contact your Fuchs’ Friends Group on the internet and collect many encouraging testimonies of those who had success with Dr. Terry and his procedure. The result of my trip to Portland and Dr. Terry’s surgery I came home with perfect vision in my right eye! I thank God daily for Dr. Terry and his mission for good vision.”
– Irving, Arkansas