Resources
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation provides various resources for individuals and families with a corneal dystrophy.
Videos
Watch symposiums, stories and journeys to improved vision.
FAQs
Commons answers to frequently asked questions.
Glossary of Terms
Helpful defintions to common Corneal Dystrophy terms.
Patient Stories
Read inspiring stories from volunteers, doctors, and patients.
Research Articles
Read the latest corneal dystophy articles and research.
Blogs
News and information from the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation.
Read our Blogs, Patient Stories, and Research Articles
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 ...
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 ...
Reposted from Care More Be Better: A Social Impact, Sustainability + Regeneration Podcast
- Corrina BellizziFormer guest, and founder of the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation, Robert Bellizzi, passed away this week at the *almost* ...
Kowa Company Ltd. a sponsor of the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation is conducting two clinical studies for eye drops. Eligible and interested participants who want to volunteer as a subject for the KOWA K-321 clinical trials can contact ...
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 ...
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 ...
I am 31 years old and was diagnosed with Fuchs' Dystrophy about 4 years ago. It was a shocking diagnosis to both my doctor and me. I was told at 27 years old that I will lose my quality of life because my vision will go, and that I ...
I was diagnosed with Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy (FCD) in 2008 at the age of 56. I learned that it was a gradually progressive disease which, eventually, would likely lead to significant visual deterioration and need to be addressed with ...
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation members helped me in my darkest days. I am a partial corneal transplant recipient. The surgeon had reassured me that fewer than one percent of transplants fail. Well. My first transplant fell into that ...
Fuchs’ dystrophy is the most common diagnosis resulting in endothelial keratoplasty (EK), either DSAEK or DMEK, with the latter being an exact diseased tissue replacement These 2 procedures have been transformative, but progress ...
New Phase 2 Data for TTHX1114 Presented at World Cornea Congress for Corneal Dystrophies presented by Francis Price, Jr. MDTrefoil Therapeutics announced Phase 2 study data from its STORM clinical trial about a new approach to ...
About five years ago, I was diagnosed with Fuchs’ Dystrophy. Needless to say, I was terrified of going blind. I was so upset, that I couldn’t even google my diagnosis. I was lucky to have a friend offer to do research for me ...