Corneal Disease and Transplants
What is the cornea? The cornea is the clear front window of the eye. It transmits light to the interior of the eye allowing us to see clearly. Corneal injury, disease, or hereditary conditions can cause clouding, distortion, and scarring. Corneal clouding blocks the clear passage of light to the back of the eye, reducing [...]
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an uncommon condition in which the cornea (the clear front window of the eye) becomes thin and protrudes. Keratoconus literally means a cone shaped cornea. This abnormal shape can cause serious distorting of vision. What causes Keratoconus? Despite continuing research, the cause of keratoconus remains unknown. Although keratoconus is not considered an inherited [...]