Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) was first described in 1910 by Ernst Fuchs and is the most common posterior corneal dystrophy. FECD is a progressive dysfunction of the corneal endothelium that may eventually result in corneal oedema and reduced vision.
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