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Posterior corneal dystrophies refers to a group of rare genetically determined corneal dystrophies (CDs) characterized by lesions affecting the corneal endothelium and Descemet membrane, and variable effects on vision depending on the type of dystrophy.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
No clinical trials have been registered for posterior corneal dystrophy.
3 publications have been identified in PubMed for posterior corneal dystrophy. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (67%) and Epidemiology / Natural History (33%).
Xiao Y (2025). [PMID: 39820276](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39820276/). *Investigative ophthalmology & visual science*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Alió JL (2025). [PMID: 40762540](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40762540/). *Investigative ophthalmology & visual science*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Miller DD (2025). [PMID: 39231632](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39231632/). *Cornea*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 1:11 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center