Cornea Health Eye & Surgery Care in Palisades Park, NJ, Flushing, NY and Midtown Manhattan, NYC
Where is the cornea in your eye?
Cornea, the clear surface in front of your eye, allows light to pass through
and is the first point of entry into the eye. It is a crucial layer of
protection that shields your eyes from germs and debris to prevent further
harm.
Common Corneal Conditions
Our doctors treat a variety of corneal conditions, including:
Keratoconus:
causing cornea to change shape like cone
Pterygium:
noncancerous, growth of tissue developing on the surface of the eye
Keratitis:
known as corneal ulcer, an inflammation of the cornea
Conjunctivitis:
often called, pink eye, inflammation from infection or allergies
Fuchs' Dystrophy:
common corneal disorder of the cells
Herpes Keratitis:
viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Uveitis:
eye inflammation causing redness, blurriness, and pain
Iritis:
eye inflammation causing pain, light sensitivity, and decreased
vision
Corneal abrasion:
scratch on the surface of the cornea
Treatments we offer
Eye surgery
Corneal transplant:
DSEK, PKP, and DALK are used to restore sights in patients with
corneal swelling, scars, keratoconus and other conditions. These
different types of corneal transplant involve replacing only the
diseased part of the cornea.
Schedule your appointment today!
Many corneal conditions have noticeable symptoms and can be
infectious, inflammatory, or immune-related. The best way to
avoid further damage is to get regular screenings with your eye
doctor.
