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Medical Forum / General / Vision / June 2007EBMD question.
I've ran accross a reference to EBMD (cogan's dystrophy) in the Handbook of Ocular Disease Management which states, in reference to corneal dystrophies: "A dystrophy is a non-infectious, non-inflammatory defect secondary to malnutrition or faulty metabolism." and then goes on to mention several types of corneal dystrophies, including EBMD. This is the first time I've ever seen any reference to nutrition or metabolism in this condition, though one can see a clear connection between epithelial membrane disorders elsewhere in the body and certain vitamins and minerals which have been shown to support and heal them. One can also see how a defeciency in vitamin A could cause symptoms which could aggravate corneal problems. Is EBMD, as the book states, a disorder secondary to nutrient defeciency and faulty metabolism? Any thoughts on this? Thanks > I've ran accross a reference to EBMD (cogan's dystrophy) in the > Handbook of Ocular Disease Management which states, in reference to [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Thanks Anyone??? > > I've ran accross a reference to EBMD (cogan's dystrophy) in the > > Handbook of Ocular Disease Management which states, in reference to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Anyone???- Hide quoted text - Likely you got no response because no one thinks that EBMD is secondary to malnutrion. And the Handbook doesn't say that either. It gives a general definition of dystrophy in general, then describes EBMD. Nowhere in the description of EBMD does it suggest the condition is due to nutrient problems nor does it recommend supplements or dietary changes as treatment. http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/sect3i.htm Dr Judy > > > I've ran accross a reference to EBMD (cogan's dystrophy) in the > > > Handbook of Ocular Disease Management which states, in reference to [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > - Show quoted text - So the dystrophy that is described as secondary to malnutrition or metabolic disorder is a different type of dystrophy than those listed as an example. They really got to correct that as it causes confusion :-) I figured the nutritional approach was a bunch of hooey. The little light at the end of the tunnel was good while it lasted, though. Thanks for your reply > > > > I've ran accross a reference to EBMD (cogan's dystrophy) in the > > > > Handbook of Ocular Disease Management which states, in reference to [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > as an example. They really got to correct that as it causes > confusion :-) The book was stating the general definition of dystrophy which is cellular dysfunction not including that due to infection or inflammation but including that due to malnutrition or faulty metabolism ( cell physiology malfunction), then going on to discuss some eye dystrophies. It did not state that all dystrophies are malnutrition related. EBDM meets the definition in that it is not infection or inflammation and is a failure of cell synthesis. The book is not written for a lay audience; those familiar with physiology and disease would understand dystrophy. > > > > > I've ran accross a reference to EBMD (cogan's dystrophy) in the > > > > > Handbook of Ocular Disease Management which states, in reference to [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > - Show quoted text - I understand the cellular metabolism definition and how it can be construed to mean cellular synthesis. It still leaves me asking the question, why did I not have this condition a year ago and why do I have it now. There has to be some cure for it, somewhere. Maybe it *is* nutritional. Perhaps secondary or tertiary to an inflammatory process of some kind. I really doubt that medical science is at a point where it knows even close to what there is to know. And, no doubt, looking back 100 years from now, people will say that we were living in the dark ages. I'm going to go eat some carrots :-) Thanks again. > > > > > > I've ran accross a reference to EBMD (cogan's dystrophy) in the > > > > > > Handbook of Ocular Disease Management which states, in reference to [quoted text clipped - 70 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Some dystrophies characteristically occur at a certain age. It's highly unusual to see EBMD in a child. It is also not clear whether or not some variants of EBMD are acquired. And, you are correct that knowledge is never complete. DrG > I've ran accross a reference to EBMD (cogan's dystrophy) in the > Handbook of Ocular Disease Management which states, in reference to [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Thanks So the dystrophy that is described as secondary to malnutrition or metabolic disorder is a different type of dystrophy than those listed as an example. They really got to correct that as it causes confusion :-) I figured the nutritional approach was a bunch of hooey. The little light at the end of the tunnel was good while it lasted, though. Thanks for your reply |
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