Mondo Description Schnyder corneal dystrophy (SCD) is a rare form of stromal corneal dystrophy characterized by corneal clouding or crystals within the corneal stroma, and a progressive decrease in visual acuity.

Uniprot Description A form of stromal corneal dystrophy characterized by corneal clouding, resulting from abnormal deposition of cholesterol and phospholipids, and decreased visual acuity. Typically, ring-shaped yellow-white opacities composed of innumerable fine needle-shaped crystals form in Bowman layer and the adjacent anterior stroma of the central cornea. The crystals usually remain in the anterior third of the cornea. The corneal epithelium and endothelium as well as Descemet membrane are spared.