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
Meet Wade:(details are not given to protect his privacy) Monday, Wade’s grandmother emailed the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. Wade was 5 days old, born in the Midwest. Wade was diagnosed with CHEDS a major eye problem that could ...
Bob was my guide and support through Fuch’s Dystrophy. I was anxious and lost and he pointed the way. As the creator and Director of Corneal Dystrophy Foundation and the online Fuch’s Friends, he was brilliant and resourceful in responding to an international need. His loss is a loss for all of us who are walking this path. My sympathies go out to his family and friends. He will be missed.