CORNEAL SERVICES

Every day patients come to the Florida Eye Specialists and Cataract Institute for help with all types of conditions related to the cornea and ocular surface, including Keratoconus, Corneal Dystrophy, Infectious Keratitis, as well as inflammatory and allergic conditions. We offer comprehensive consultation, the latest diagnostic capabilities and treatment for diseases of the cornea and external ocular surface.

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front part of the eye – a thin, clear, spherical layer of tissue on the surface of the eye that provides a window for light to pass through. It provides most of the eye’s optical power. In a healthy eye, the cornea bends or refracts light rays so they focus precisely on the retina in the back of the eye.

Corneal Symptoms:

• Reduced vision
• Eye swelling
• Increased eye pressure
• Cloudy vision

There are many diseases that can affect the cornea, causing pain or loss of vision. Disease, infection or injury can cause the cornea to swell (called “edema”) or degrade (become cloudy and reduce vision). Common diseases and disorders that affect the cornea include:

• Allergies
• Bullous Keratopathy
• Conjunctivitis (“Pink Eye”)
• Dry Eye
• Corneal Dystrophies including Fuchs’ Dystrophy and Lattice Dystrophy
• Infections
• Keratitis (Viral Inflammation)
• Keratoconus
• Ocular Herpes
• Pterygium
• Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

With a comprehensive eye exam, our highly-trained and skilled doctors can detect signs of corneal infection, inflammation, scarring, and other problems associated with the front structure of the eye using the latest instruments and advanced diagnostic technology. They have been specially trained in all conditions and treatment related to the cornea and ocular surface.