MamasHealth.com Home Eye Health Amblyopia Aniridia Astigmatism Bechet's Disease Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy Black Eye Blepharitis Blepharospasm Blood in Eye Cataracts Chemical Eye Burn CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Contact Lenses Contact Lenses Care Contact Lenses Infection Corneal Transplant Crossed Eyes Detached Retina Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome Eye Eye focus and tear production Eye Care Eye Care Professionals Eye Exam Eye Herpes Farsightedness Floaters Fuchs' Dystrophy Glaucoma Keratoconus LASIK Doctors LASIK Risks LASIK Surgery Lattice Dystrophy Low Vision Macular Degeneration Macular Hole Macular Pucker Map-Dot-Fingerprint Nearsightedness Pink Eye Presbyopia Pterygia Sty Vitreous Detachment Links Email Mama Eyelid lift Dogs for the Blind Sunglasses Supporting a family on one income Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is Lattice Dystrophy? Lattice dystrophy is a condition characterized by an accumulation of abnormal protein fibers, throughout the middle and anterior stroma. Lattice dystrophy can occur at any age, but early symptoms may occur in childhood. How is Lattice Dystrophy Diagnosed? Lattice dystrophy is often diagnosed during an eye examination. Symptoms of Lattice Dystrophy? Common symptoms of lattice dystrophy are: lattice-like deposits over cornea reduced vision blurred vision Can Lattice Dystrophy be Treated? Yes. Some common treatments of lattice dystrophy include: Prescription eye drops (to ease pain) Ointments (to reduce the friction of the eroded cornea) An eye patch (to immobilize the eyelids) Corneal transplant Complications of Lattice Dystrophy? Complications of lattice corneal dystrophy include loss of vision and painful recurrent corneal erosions.
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