Fuchs' dystrophy
Fuchs dystrophy is an hereditary disease that affects the cornea, the clear front part of the eyes. It is also known as   Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD)  or Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED). The disease is named after Ernst Fuchs  (1851-1930), an Austrian ophalmologist (eye doctor) who first described it in 1910.  Ernst Kraupa, a German eye doctor also described the disease in 1920. The disease usually affects older people. More women than men are affected. The disease seems to be caused by a genetic defect, it is not contagious.