Keratoconus is a thinning disorder of the cornea that results in distortion and reduced vision. We see through the cornea, which is the clear outer lens or “windshield” of the eye. Normally, the cornea has a dome shape, like a ball. Sometimes, however, the structure of the cornea is just not strong enough to hold...
A corneal ulcer is an open sore or epithelial defect with underlying inflammation on the cornea, the clear structure in the front of the eye. The cornea overlies the iris, which is the coloured part of the eye. It will often appear as a grey to white opaque or translucent area on the normally transparent...
Often caused by contact lens complications, this condition refers to new (neo) blood vessel growth (vascularisation) on the cornea.
Corneal erosion affects the cornea, the clear dome covering the front of the eye. The cornea is composed of five layers, the outermost of which is the epithelium. When the epithelium does not stay attached correctly to the corneal tissue below, this can cause a condition called corneal erosion. The most common symptom of corneal...
