Cornea Center

Your cornea is the thin outer layer of your eye that protects the eye from foreign debris. The shape of the cornea is also responsible for how well you can see clearly; the shape determines how light entering your eyes will focus in front of, behind or directly on the retina (the back of the eye).

5 Corneal Layers

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Types of Corneal Diseases

Corneal diseases can affect any layer of the cornea and ultimately result in distorted vision. Some of these diseases include:

  • Keratoconus: cone-shaped cornea due to corneal thinning
  • Corneal dystrophies: accumulation of abnormal materials on the outer layer
  • Keratitis: corneal inflammation
  • Herpes of the eye: viral infection
  • Shingles: corneal lesions or inflammation
  • Pterygium: pink growth on the cornea

At Tidewater Eye Centers our corneal specialists offer different treatment options for corneal problems. A comprehensive dilated eye exam will help your doctor diagnose the issue and recommend the right course of action for your unique situation.

Contact Tidewater Eye Center

If you are experiencing any changes in your vision, schedule an eye exam in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, or Virginia Beach right away. Early detection will be vital to helping protect your vision.

The doctors at Tidewater Eye Centers have either authored or reviewed the content on this site.

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