The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye. Our Cornea service manages corneal disease, from infections and injuries to corneal transplantation when needed.
Conditions we treat
- Keratoconus and other forms of corneal thinning
- Corneal ulcers and infectious keratitis (bacterial, viral, or fungal)
- Corneal scarring from old infections, injuries, or previous surgery
- Corneal dystrophies and degenerations
- Corneal injuries, chemical burns, and foreign-body damage
- Corneal decompensation or clouding requiring transplantation
Diagnosis & technology
- Corneal topography and tomography — maps corneal shape, screens for keratoconus
- Pachymetry — corneal thickness
- Specular microscopy — examines the corneal endothelium, especially before transplant
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
- Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM)
- Anterior segment OCT
Treatment options
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Medical and contact-lens management of keratoconus, with corneal collagen cross-linking considered to slow progression
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Corneal transplantation (keratoplasty) — full-thickness or partial-thickness (lamellar), chosen by which layers are affected
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Targeted treatment of corneal infections and injuries
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Corneal tear repair
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Surface reconstruction, including mucous membrane grafting (MMG), SLET, and OSSN excision
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Contact lenses for keratoconus — see our Contact Lens Clinic
When to seek care
Consult our cornea specialists promptly for blurred or distorted vision, eye pain, redness or discharge, a visible cloudy/white spot on the eye, or a family history of keratoconus with vision changes in your teens or twenties.
Frequently asked questions
What is a corneal transplant, and when is it needed?
It replaces damaged, scarred, or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue — for advanced keratoconus, scarring, corneal swelling, or failure of a previous transplant.
Ready to see us?
Call the appointment desk, or book online — we will confirm your time by phone.
Sources consulted: AAO — Corneal Transplantation , Mayo Clinic — Keratoconus . General medical information — not a substitute for professional diagnosis. Medically reviewed by Dr. Niranjana Bejan Singh.
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