Results for Corneal Diseases

Studies show that corneal thickness is an important factor in accurately diagnosing eye pressure. In response to these findings, we put together a brief guide to help you understand how corneal thickness affects your risk for glaucoma.

Corneal dystrophies are a group of relatively rare genetic eye disorders in which abnormal material often accumulates in the cornea.

What is a corneal transplant? When someone has an injured or diseased cornea, it may need to be replaced. You can donate your corneas after your death.

Use of topical anesthetics are very effective at reducing pain, but there use is discouraged secondary to poor wound healing of the corneal epithelium. So what is the evidence for topical anesthetic use on corneal abrasions?

These researchers are hard at work to repair eye damage, in a new, personalized way. If they can prove stem cells can heal scarring damage, corneal transplants may not be the only procedural option.

Investigators characterized the effect of cataract surgery incision size on corneal repair and remodeling.

An accurate central corneal thickness measurement is essential for proper treatment. Find out which pachymeter has been shown to do so with minimal training.

A new artificial intelligence tool has been created that can detect such deep fakes by analyzing the reflection in the eyes.

Laser vision surgery can be performed despite anterior corneal scars in pts who have potential for best corrected vision. The scars can be used in two forms;...

Your ophthalmologist will talk with you about corneal transplant surgery. You will discuss why you need this surgery, how it can help you see better, and what you can expect during and after surgery.