To: Dr. John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

Good to know Corneal Dystrophy/Basement Membrane Dystrophy (BMD) is not hereditary. I just found out that the eye MD also told my sister to look up maps-dots-fingerprinting (MDF) on the internet if she wanted more info. I'm confused, is BMD)and MDF the same thing?
Also, are either related to herpes simplex?

What questions should I ask the eye MD on next visit.

Thank you for your help.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Yes MDF and BMD are the same thing. The lesions under high magnification look sometimes like Dots, a map or fingerprints.  Neither are related to herpes simplex.

I can't get you a list of questions, you'll need to compile them yourself.

JCH MD