Unfortunately, there is no cure for EBMD. Corneal erosions can recur, making a repeat surgery necessary.

How do you treat corneal Microcysts?

Prognosis. This depends on the cause. Microcysts associated with wearing contact lenses should settle when the lenses are removed. Microcysts associated with corneal erosion syndrome, as are found in dry eye, should settle with intensive (and ongoing prophylactic) lubrication.

Can cataract cause EBMD?

Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) can be seen in patients both prior to cataract surgery and after cataract surgery. Kourtney Houser, MD, said this is one of the more frequently diagnosed causes of blurry vision before or after cataract surgery, and it can be the result of long-term dry eyes.