Our Physicians
Mark Eanes, M.D.
Lance Haluka, O.D.
Cornea Treatments
The cornea is the clear front window of the eye. It transmits light to the interior of the eye allowing us to see clearly. Corneal disease is a serious condition that can cause clouding, distortion and eventually blindness.
Causes of corneal disease:
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Infection: Bacterial, fungal and viral infections are common causes of corneal damage.
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Age: Aging processes can affect the clarity and health of the cornea
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Heredity
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Contact lenses
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Eye trauma
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Certain eye diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, and vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
Corneal Transplant
When the cornea becomes scarred or clouded by injury or disease, vision can be impaired to the point that a corneal transplant is needed. A corneal transplant is performed with corneal tissue from a human donor. During this procedure, damaged or diseased tissue is removed, and the donor tissue is grafted into place with extremely fine sutures or stitches. The final improvement in vision is gradual and occurs two to twelve months postoperatively.
