
Why Corneal Thickness Matters in Laser Surgery
For laser eye surgery to succeed, the cornea, the transparent front surface of the eye, has to be thick enough for the operation to proceed safely.…

The cornea is a transparent dome-shaped organ located at the front of the eye. It allows light to enter the eye and focus on the retina, enabling us to see clearly. The cornea not only allows light to pass through, but also helps to maintain the shape of the eye and protect it from infections.
The cornea can become diseased by various factors. In particular, these diseases can impair the transparency of the cornea and adversely affect our ability to see. Common corneal diseases include.The cornea can be exposed to many diseases and these diseases can significantly affect vision. Various methods can be used to diagnose corneal diseases. Your doctor will first use a slit lamp to examine the cornea and other parts of the eye in detail.
Microcornea is a condition in which the cornea is smaller than normal. It is usually a congenital disease and can be passed from family to family. Microcornea is mostly accompanied by refractive errors such as hyperopia. Treatment aims to improve visual acuity with the use of glasses or contact lenses. Microcornea itself cannot be corrected; associated problems such as glaucoma, cataract or refractive errors are treated.
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea. It can be caused by various factors such as infection, injury, autoimmune diseases or allergies. Symptoms of keratitis include eye pain, redness, sensitivity to light, watering and blurred vision.
Treatment is done with antibiotics, antiviral or antifungal drugs, steroids or painkillers, depending on the cause of the infection.Keratoconus: It is the thinning of the cornea by taking the shape of a cone and bulging forward. It causes symptoms such as blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity and astigmatism. Depending on the stage of the disease, treatment may include contact lenses, corneal cross-linking or surgery such as corneal transplantation.
Corneal dystrophies are a group of inherited diseases that impair the transparency and function of the cornea. Depending on the type of dystrophy, symptoms may be mild or severe. Treatment options for corneal dystrophies include glasses, contact lenses, laser surgery and corneal transplantation.
A corneal ulcer is an open wound that forms on the surface of the cornea. It can be caused by various factors, including infection, injury or chemical burns. Symptoms of corneal ulcer include the following.
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the membrane covering the white part of the eye (conjunctiva). It is not a disease of the cornea, but because it can affect the surface of the eye together with the cornea, it is covered separately here. It can have various causes, including bacterial or viral infections and allergies. Treatment options vary depending on the type of conjunctivitis.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointments. Viral conjunctivitis usually goes away on its own, but over-the-counter medications can be used to relieve symptoms. Allergic conjunctivitis is treated by avoiding the substance that triggers the allergy and using antihistamine eye drops or ointments.Pterygium is an abnormal growth of the conjunctiva towards the cornea. It can cause redness, irritation and blurred vision. Pterygium usually develops as a result of exposure to sunlight. There are several options for treating pterygium, including eye drops, ointments and surgery.
Eye drops and ointments can help relieve symptoms, but they cannot stop the pterygium from growing. Surgery is used to remove the pterygium and prevent it from growing again.Corneal transplantation is the process of replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with a cornea from a healthy donor. It is an effective method for restoring or significantly improving vision loss.
Corneal transplantation can be applied in various diseases such as keratoconus, corneal injuries, infections and dystrophies.Over 24 years in eye care: three eye hospitals and a general hospital, a team of specialist surgeons and technology renewed every year.
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For laser eye surgery to succeed, the cornea, the transparent front surface of the eye, has to be thick enough for the operation to proceed safely.…
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