Corneal Eye Diseases
The cornea is the transparent tissue that covers the front of the eye. It is the clear surface covering the iris (the colored part of the eye) and the pupil. Though the cornea copes very well with minor injuries or abrasions, if a scratch or foreign object penetrates the cornea deeply, bacteria or fungi can pass into it, causing a deep infection and inflammation. Microbial infections are also the most serious complication of contact lens wear. The healing process for these conditions can be lengthy and painful, with side effects of blurred vision, tearing, redness and extreme sensitivity to light.
Infections such as herpes can be particularly bothersome. Ocular herpes produces a relatively painful sore on the surface of the cornea. The Herpes Zoster (shingles) virus may travel from nose, mouth, cheek or forehead to the eye. Without treatment, infected corneal lesions can cause scarring. Specific diseases of the cornea include:
1. Corneal Dystrophies
2. Corneal Degenerations
3. Congenital Corneal Deformities
4. Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy
5. Corneal Ulcers
External Eye Diseases
Diseases of the eye include conditions that affect tissues external to the eye itself, including the eyelid, tear ducts and the conjunctiva. These tissues are susceptible to painful and bothersome infections which are typically treated by topical or internal medication. External diseases of the eye include:
1. Eyelid Disease
2. Lacrimal System Disorders
3. Conjunctival Disease
4. Ocular Herpes (HSV I, cold sores)
5. Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
6. Scleral Disease
New Vision Eye Clinic Ophthalmologists who specialize in diagnosing and treating corneal and external diseases are:
For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of the above physicians, please call (8621) 6437 7445