The cornea refers to the transparent and outermost layer of the eye. The purpose of the cornea is to focus the vision for greater visual acuity. Unlike most tissues in the eye, the cornea does not have blood vessels for nourishment or protection. Therefore, physicians...
Corneal disease affects a transparent layer that shields your eyes from bacteria and debris. This condition may develop when you become injured or an infection occurs. Genetic traits can also trigger it. The symptoms range from light sensitivity to severe pain. Like...
Going to your eye doctor for your annual appointment is an important part of maintaining your overall health. During these annual visits, your eye doctor will be able to detect if you are suffering from Keratoconus Eye Disease. Keratoconus Eye Disease is a condition...
If you have ever had a scratched cornea, also known as a corneal abrasion, you will probably never forget it. It can be one of the most annoying, painful eye injuries a patient ever experiences, and one of the most common. Because the cornea helps to adjust the light...
Your corneas help focus light that enters your eyes by bending it. They also protect your eyes from dust, germs and other particles and filter out ultraviolet rays from sunlight. Damage to one or both corneas can affect your ability to see clearly. If you have vision...
A cornea transplant is a surgical procedure, during the procedure the patient’s cornea is detached and replaced with a donor cornea from a cadaver. The cadaver cornea is usually obtained direct from an organ and tissue bank. Cornea transplant is probably the most...
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