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Corneal Conditions
What?
- Keratoconus-the central cornea thins and bulges forward, preventing light from being focused correctly into the eye. Usually both eyes are affected.
- Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy-there is damage to the cells responsible for keeping the cornea clear and healthy, causing the cornea to become cloudy and lose clarity
- Fuch’s Dystrophy-a hereditary disease of the inner layer of the cornea. Treatment requires penetrating keratoplasty.
- Herpetic Eye Disease-the herpes virus causes scarring of the cornea
Keratitis
What?
Keratitis, or corneal infection, targets the cornea and causes painful inflammation, corneal discharges, and visual loss. Keratitis may be caused by a simple poke in the eye or from fungi from contact lens wear, among others.
Dry Eye
What?
Dry Eye is a condition in which the eye stops producing tears and becomes un-lubricated, dry, and prone to infections. “Dry Eye” usually begins with a simple irritating, scratchy feeling in the eye.
When and Where?
“Dry Eye” is most common during the dry season and often occurs among women with menopause and people taking medication.
Corneal Dystrophy
What?
Corneal Dystrophy causes cloudy build up in the cornea and progresses gradually, affecting the first layer of the cornea and then spreading to the other layers.
