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Treatment Options for Corneal Infections

What is the treatment for Corneal Infections? The cornea is a transparent, dome-shaped tissue that covers the front of the eye, playing a crucial role in focusing light and maintaining clear vision. However, when the cornea becomes infected, it...

Guide to Keratoconus Surgery

A Complete Guide to Keratoconus Surgery Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder that affects the shape of the cornea, causing it to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. While glasses and contact lenses can help manage the symptoms...

Are Corneal Diseases Curable

Can Corneal Diseases Be Cured The cornea is a transparent, dome-shaped structure that covers the front of the eye and plays a crucial role in focusing light onto the retina, enabling clear vision. However, like any other part of...

Keratoconus Affects on the Cornea

Understanding How Keratoconus Affects the Cornea Among the many components of the eye, the cornea is a vital structure responsible for focusing light onto the retina, enabling us to see clearly. However, certain conditions can affect the cornea, leading...

Common Symptoms of Corneal Diseases

Understanding Common Symptoms of Corneal Diseases The cornea, the transparent front part of the eye, plays a crucial role in our vision. Unfortunately, various corneal diseases can impact its health, leading to a range of symptoms that can affect...

Corneal Neurotization for Neurotrophic Keratitis

Eye numbness or corneal anesthesia, also known as neurotrophic keratopathy, is a condition where the nerves in the cornea are absent or damaged, which can eventually lead to blindness. Corneal neurotization is a surgery offered by Leon Rafailov, MD...

What Is Recurrent Corneal Erosion?

A corneal erosion or abrasion occurs when there is loss of the corneal epithelium, the cornea’s outer layer. These can occur if your cornea is scraped or injured, often leading to eye pain or other symptoms. There are 3 major...

Everything You Need to Know About Keratoconus

The eye is a complex organ made up of several layers. The first is the conjunctiva which covers the sclera, also known as the white of the eye. The next is the cornea, a clear dome-shaped layer of tissue...