What Is a Corneal Transplant? The cornea is the clear, transparent front surface of the eye. It plays an important role in focusing light and maintaining clear vision. When the cornea becomes severely scarred, swollen, damaged or structurally abnormal, vision can become significantly impaired. If the cornea cannot be adequately repaired or treated with other…
Glasses and contact lenses are excellent ways to correct refractive errors, but some patients prefer to reduce their dependence on them. Modern refractive surgery offers several options, including LASIK, PRK, SMILE and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL). However, these procedures are not interchangeable, and the best option depends on the individual’s prescription, corneal shape, corneal thickness,…
What Is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye becomes progressively thinner and changes shape. Instead of maintaining its normal rounded shape, the cornea can become more cone-shaped and irregular. Because the cornea is responsible for a significant part of the eye’s focusing power, these…
