a condition characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation of the ciliary body and iris (anterior *uveitis) with depigmentation of the affected iris (*heterochromia). Glaucoma and cataract can develop in the affected eye.
a hereditary condition in which the corneal endothelium loses its functional ability, usually with age. It may result in thickening and swelling of the cornea (*bullous keratopathy) and thus affect vision. Cornea guttata, small whitish deposits of hyalin, are seen on the inner surface of the cornea and signify a reduced number of endothelial cells. A corneal transplantation (see keratoplasty) may become necessary in certain cases. [E. Fuchs (1851–1913), German ophthalmologist]... fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy
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