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Cornea
Overview
The cornea is essential for clear vision. Our corneal services include treatment for corneal infections and ulcers, keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, and corneal transplantation. We use the latest techniques, including collagen cross-linking, DALK, and DSAEK/DMEK procedures, for optimal visual outcomes.
Who Needs This Service?
- Corneal infections or ulcers
- Keratoconus or corneal ectasia
- Corneal scarring affecting vision
- Fuchs' dystrophy or other corneal dystrophies
- Pterygium affecting vision or comfort
Diagnosis & Testing
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
- Corneal topography and tomography
- Specular microscopy for endothelial cell count
- Pachymetry for thickness measurement
- Corneal cultures if infection is suspected
Treatment & Procedure
- Medical management of corneal infections
- Collagen cross-linking (C3R) for keratoconus
- Pterygium surgery with grafting
- Corneal transplantation (PKP, DALK, DSAEK, DMEK)
- Therapeutic contact lens fitting
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