Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy
| Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy and Cogans's microcystic dystrophy or Cogan's dystrophy |
| A schematic diagram of the human eye | |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Symptoms | Irregular astigmatism, misty vision, monocular diplopia and visual distortion |
| Duration | Lifelong |
| Risk factors | Recurrent corneal erosion, dry eyes |
| Treatment | Surgical and non-surgical options available |
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a disorder of the eye that can cause pain and dryness. EBMD, also known as map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy and Cogan microcystic epithelial dystrophy, is a corneal epithelial disease that may result in recurrent corneal erosions, irregular corneal astigmatism, and decreased vision.[1]
It is sometimes included in the group of corneal dystrophies.[2] It diverges from the formal definition of corneal dystrophy since it is non-familial in most cases. It also has a fluctuating course, while for a typical corneal dystrophy the course is progressive. When it is considered part of this group, it is the most common type of corneal dystrophy.[3]
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- ^ Chan, Colin (2015-02-18). Dry Eye: A Practical Approach. Springer. pp. 111–112. ISBN 9783662441060.