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Map Dot Fingerprint Dystrophy

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Oct 15, 2023 | Replies (28)
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@bobr1040

I have just been diagnosed with map dot dystrophy and have had the epithelial cells debrided from my right eye. Dr. tried to cover my cornea with a lense but I could not tolerate it. Had to go with taping eye shut. It is now 5 days later, don't have to tape eye, but still feels like there is something in the eye because of the irregularity of the epithelial cells. Does this stuff have to be debrided more than once sometimes before it gets better? How do all of you with this condition put up with the pain. It is debilitating. Uncomfortable does not begin to describe the sensation.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Sep 10, 2019

Hi, @bobr1040, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Glad to hear you have a diagnosis. The debriding and taping of your eye, and feeling like something is continually in your eye sound very unpleasant.

Here is an article with information from Mayo Clinic on map dot fingerprint dystrophy which may be useful: https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/health/article/Medical-Edge-Ask-The-Mayo-Clinic-1252428.php

Hoping that members like @rckj @corinneh @IndianaScott @suscros68 @ryman will have some thoughts for you on this condition and on whether the debriding is needed multiple times. They may also have some insights for you on dealing with the pain.

Have you found anything that helps at all with the pain so far, bob1040?

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