| A rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy with recurrent episodes of epithelial erosions from childhood in the absence of associated diseases. The erosions begin spontaneously or are precipitated by minor trauma, dust or smoke. The condition may become apparent by 6 months of age, but as a rule it only starts at 4 to 6 years of age. Most patients have attacks of redness, photophobia, epiphora, and ocular pain. Some experience a burning sensation and report sensitive eyes for years. Vision is sometimes impaired. Autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. |
