Cornea

Cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the pupil, iris and anterior chamber. It plays a key role in eye vision. It is responsible for two thirds of the power of the eye. Any disease that affects its transparency, vascularity or curvature causes problem in vision. The human cornea has five (possibly six) layers .The cornea has a diameter of about 11.5 mm and a thickness of 0.5–0.6 mm in the centre and 0.6–0.8 mm at the periphery.

How can the cornea be damaged?

The eye surface can be severely damaged by a number of problems, including:

• Chemical and thermal injuries
• Pathological diseases such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and pemphigoid
• Infections or inflammations
• New tissue growths such as pterygium (thought to be related to sun damage) and tumors
• Neurotrophic conditions (due to damage to the eye’s sensory nerves)

These problems can result in extensive damage on the eye surface, leading to new blood vessel formation and scarring damage which results in loss of vision.

We offer comprehensive treatment for the following corneal conditions:

• Keratoconus
• Corneal Ulcer
• Corneal Infections
• Corneal Inflammations
• Corneal Dystrophies
• Corneal Cancers
• Dry Eye
• Trauma