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My wife has been referred to an eye specialist because she has 'Fuch's type bedewing in BOTH eyes'.
That is how it is handwritten on the referral letter. She is having problems with her sight, such as persistent floaters, blurry vision and she often feels she is looking through a mist.
Does anybody know anything about this? I don't want to 'google' it because I either won't understand what I'm reading or I'll be scared to death.
Any advice much appreciated.
That is how it is handwritten on the referral letter. She is having problems with her sight, such as persistent floaters, blurry vision and she often feels she is looking through a mist.
Does anybody know anything about this? I don't want to 'google' it because I either won't understand what I'm reading or I'll be scared to death.
Any advice much appreciated.
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Well it's only as a result of Googling (so I apologise if my post annoys you) but here are a couple of links, from reputable organisations, which are fairly easy to understand:
http://
http://www.fuchs-dystrophy.org.uk/
(That second link is to a UK support group. You'll need to join to get much from it, but membership is free).
Chris
http://
http://www.fuchs-dystrophy.org.uk/
(That second link is to a UK support group. You'll need to join to get much from it, but membership is free).
Chris
(As I understand it) 'bedewing' simply means 'wetting as if with dew". That seems to be consistent with the use of the term in this document
http://bjo.bmj.com/content/63/7/478.full.pdf
which I certainly don't pretend to understand!
'Dystrophy' is a wider term, simply meaning any condition of abnormal development (as in 'muscular dystrophy', for example).
http://bjo.bmj.com/content/63/7/478.full.pdf
which I certainly don't pretend to understand!
'Dystrophy' is a wider term, simply meaning any condition of abnormal development (as in 'muscular dystrophy', for example).
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A sensible approach.
I have never heard of the condition, but i would imagine that she has seen an optician who has referred her to an Ophthalmologist.
Just wait until you have had your consultation, the diagnosis confirmed and then if correct Google the condition.
ABer ..york310 is an eye expert...try alerting him with a FAO.
A sensible approach.
I have never heard of the condition, but i would imagine that she has seen an optician who has referred her to an Ophthalmologist.
Just wait until you have had your consultation, the diagnosis confirmed and then if correct Google the condition.
ABer ..york310 is an eye expert...try alerting him with a FAO.
Hi,
First of all Fuchs endothelial dystrophy is a bilateral condition ie. it affects both eyes. It is a relatively common condition, it usually presents in later years and is a slowly progressive condition which involves the back surface of the cornea, the clear structure at the front of the eye.
As this progresses those with the condition can experience a variety of symptoms from mild blurring which is often worse on waking to painful eyes with reduced vision. However this usually a very slow process.
Fuchs is not something that be cured as such but can be managed from treating with something as simple as eye ointments but some do need surgical treatment.
The most common problem with Fuchs is that it can cause problems with cataract surgery and given that Fuchs is a condition that is usually seen in older people this is usually the most common complication with Fuchs.
The thing that you have to remember is that just because your wife may have fuchs is that it may be in its early stage and not actually be the cause of any of your wife's symptoms. It certainly has nothing to do with the floaters and there are so many minor problems that can cause the mild blurring or misting that it could be something as simple as dry eyes or mild cataract.
Relax, wait until you see the consultant and ask as many pertinent questions at your appointment.
Hope all goes ok.
First of all Fuchs endothelial dystrophy is a bilateral condition ie. it affects both eyes. It is a relatively common condition, it usually presents in later years and is a slowly progressive condition which involves the back surface of the cornea, the clear structure at the front of the eye.
As this progresses those with the condition can experience a variety of symptoms from mild blurring which is often worse on waking to painful eyes with reduced vision. However this usually a very slow process.
Fuchs is not something that be cured as such but can be managed from treating with something as simple as eye ointments but some do need surgical treatment.
The most common problem with Fuchs is that it can cause problems with cataract surgery and given that Fuchs is a condition that is usually seen in older people this is usually the most common complication with Fuchs.
The thing that you have to remember is that just because your wife may have fuchs is that it may be in its early stage and not actually be the cause of any of your wife's symptoms. It certainly has nothing to do with the floaters and there are so many minor problems that can cause the mild blurring or misting that it could be something as simple as dry eyes or mild cataract.
Relax, wait until you see the consultant and ask as many pertinent questions at your appointment.
Hope all goes ok.
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