Thiel-Behnke corneal dystrophy

MONDO:0011185

Thiel-Behnke corneal dystrophy (TBCD) is a rare form of superficial corneal dystrophy characterized by sub-epithelial honeycomb-shaped corneal opacities in the superficial cornea, and progressive visual impairment.

Also known as: TBCD, Thiel-Behnke corneal dystrophy, Waardenburg-Jonker corneal dystrophy, anterior limiting membrane dystrophy type 2, anterior limiting membrane dystrophy type II, corneal dystrophy of Bowman layer type 2, corneal dystrophy of Bowman layer type II, curly fiber corneal dystrophy

16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Disease (618) Hereditary disease (172) Eye disorder (97) Corneal disorder (39) Human disease (14) Corneal dystrophy (4) Disorder of orbital region (3) Disease of genetic or genomic mechanism (2) Disorder of visual system (1) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 11 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 2 Terminated 1

VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness

Disease control Terminated

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC

Thiel-Behnke corneal dystrophy

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VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness