- Procedure Name:
- Cornea Diseases and Disorders Service
Many corneal conditions and disorders occur in patients who have a genetic predisposition, including keratoconus, which requires advanced treatment.
- Procedure Name:
- Cornea Transplant Service
- Recovery Time
- 1 year
Corneal transplant is an innovative, effective surgical treatment that uses healthy donor tissue to restore a damaged cornea or the epithelial layer.
- Procedure Name:
- Corneal Cross-Linking Service
- Recovery Time
- 4 days
Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is an advanced procedure that uses riboflavin and ultraviolet light to help reduce corneal thinning caused by ectasia.
- Procedure Name:
- Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses Service
Rigid gas-permeable contact lenses can help reshape the cornea to reduce symptoms caused by myopia, astigmatism, or a condition called keratoconus.
- Procedure Name:
- Intacs® Corneal Implants Service
Addressing keratoconus-related vision problems and symptoms, Intacs are tiny, clear implants that we place near the cornea to improve its structure.
- Procedure Name:
- Keratoconus Service
Keratoconus is a progressive corneal disorder that affects the structure and shape of the cornea, impacting the vision and causing refractive errors.
- Procedure Name:
- Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP) Service
Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) is a corneal transplant that removes the damaged part of the cornea and replaces it with healthy donor tissue.