Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy

Overview

Causing characteristic slit lamp findings which may result in decreased vision and/or recurrent corneal erosions, epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a disease that affects the anterior cornea.

Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy is also sometimes referred to as either of the following: Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, Cogan’s dystrophy, Cogan microcystic epithelial dystrophy or Anterior basement membrane dystrophy.

There is actually some debate as to whether EBMD is a true dystrophy (a disease which occurs more commonly within affected families than in the general population) or a corneal degeneration (a disease which more commonly occurs randomly than in affected families). Known family history and age are probably the most important risk factors for EBMD.

Symptoms

The breakdown of the basement membrane in epithelial cell dystrophy can cause redness of the eye, as well as blurred vision, light sensitivity and discomfort that can range from moderate irritation to severe pain. These symptoms are generally worse at the start of the day because sleep does not permit the blinking that keeps the surface of the cornea lubricated with tears.

EBMD is usually not progressive but can be extremely variable in its presentation and can fluctuate in its course. The condition is typically bilateral but it can show up in just one eye. It also can be very asymmetric in its presentation often with a marked difference between the eyes.

Causes

This dystrophy occurs when the epithelium’s basement membrane develops abnormally, causing the epithelial cells to not properly adhere to it. This leads to recurrent epithelial erosions, which can cause blurred vision and severe pain. This condition is usually not inherited. However, families with autosomal dominant inheritance and mutations in the TGFBI gene have been identified.

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Diet

It is important to not add further toxicity to your system so try to adhere to the following:

Do not consume any artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, NutraSweet or Aspartame

Do not consume high fructose corn syrup or mono-sodium glutamate.

Do not drink any carbonated beverages.

Avoid all fast food restaurants.

Avoid all canned food.

Eliminate conventional dairy products. The best dairy products are raw, unpasteurised and homogenised dairy from grass fed cows. If this is unavailable, then buy organic dairy.

Avoid conventional beef. The best beef is organic grass fed beef. www.grasslandbeef.com/StoreFront.bok?affld=104400 The second best is organic meat; this includes beef, veal, lamb, chicken and turkey.

Supplements:

Take Vitamin D3 50,000-100,000 International Units a day for periods of 4 weeks at a time.
Wholefood supplements are the best way of ensuring your nutritional needs are met. The best we know on the market is Kevin Trudeau’s “KT Daily” product. You can find more details here kevintrudeaudailylifesessentials.com/
Take an Omega 3 supplement:

Krill oil –

Fish oil

Cod liver oil

Vegetarian –

Prescription and non-prescription medication:

What non-prescription and prescription drugs are you taking? Your non-prescription and prescription are partially the reason that you have this illness or disease – you need to get off these medications but do so only under the guidance of a licensed health care practitioner.

Mind

We know that when the body is out of balance, energy doesn’t flow, leading blockages and eventually dis-ease. Here are some things you can do to combat stress and restore balance:

Go to a Dr Morter BEST (Bio-Energetic Synchronisation Technique) Practitioner.
Sign up for Energetic Re-Balancing: 2 practitioners to consider are:

Stephen Lewis, founder of the Aim Program. Find out more by clicking here.

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Consider using Mary Millers Iching System Products – ichingsystemsinstruments.com
Reiki healing is very powerful in releasing stress and emotional baggage. Find a practitioner here.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) has had remarkable results in dissolving stress. Find a local practitioner here (link) or go to www.thetappingsolution.com orwww.tftrx.com
Try Hypnotherapy to relax the mind. Find a practitioner here.