Epithelial_basement_membrane_dystrophy
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy
Medical condition
Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a disorder of the eye that can cause pain and dryness.
It is sometimes included in the group of corneal dystrophies.[1] 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.[2]