In Fuchs’ dystrophy, an inherited problem with the pump layer of cells (those responsible for pumping fluid back into the eye) lining the inner aspect of the cornea (the corneal endothelium), causes the cornea to become waterlogged and cloudy.
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Fuchs’ dystrophy is common, and normally affects people in middle age or later life. The typical early symptom is ‘morning misting’ – patients find that their vision is misty on waking, but clears during the day.
Good vision can be restored in patients with Fuchs’ dystrophy and other causes of corneal endothelial failure by corneal transplantation.
Since 2000, selective corneal transplantation techniques have been developed which allow surgeons to replace the damaged endothelial layer with healthy tissue through a small, sutureless incision in an operation similar to modern cataract surgery.
Different versions of this operation called DSAEK or DMEK are available to suit different patients. These ‘keyhole’ corneal transplantation operations can be performed under local anaesthetic, can be repeated if necessary, and quickly improve vision.
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Fuchs’ dystrophy consultants
Professor David Gartry
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Professor Frank Larkin
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr Vincenzo Maurino
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr Martin Watson
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Miss Su-yin Koay
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr Anant Sharma
Consultant ophthalmic surgeon (private practice in Bedford only)
Mr Alfonso Vasquez-Perez
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Professor Bruce Allan
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Mr Sajjad Ahmad
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Miss Linda Ficker
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
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Paying for treatment
If you are covered by private medical insurance, please verify the details with your insurer prior to arrival and if possible, obtain a pre-authorisation number.
You don’t have to be insured to come to Moorfields Private. Many of our patients pay for their own treatment.
We offer payment plans via a 3rd party provider for the majority of cases within the following procedures:
- Laser eye surgery
- Refractive lens exchange (RLE)
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Cataract surgery (unilateral and bilateral)
- Squint (Strabismus) surgery
- Glaucoma surgery
- Retinal examination under anaesthetic (City Road only)
- Photodynamic therapy (New Cavendish Street only)
You are able to apply for interest free payment plans for over up to ten months, subject to a credit check and Terms and Conditions. No deposit is required.
For more information please speak to your consultant’s practice manager prior to your consultation.
If a company, employer or other third party agrees to settle your account, they will be required to provide a letter of guarantee along with a deposit.
