Blurred vision, foreign body sensation, and pain. The signs above can be seen by an eye doctor using a biomicroscope. Negative staining may be seen when fluorescein dye is instilled in the eyes. Most corneal dystrophies are autosomal dominant. If a patient has no symptoms, treatment may not be needed.
Treatment is similar to recurrent corneal erosions.
The patient usually becomes more symptomatic with time. If associated with corneal erosions, the affected area is susceptible to infection. Stromal puncture may be used for reoccurring cases of corneal erosion. The apical thinning of the cornea which it takes on a cone shape. Aside from blurred vision, symptoms are minimal.