Question 1

how do i know if i have a corneal tear?

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Pain: A corneal tear or abrasion is very painful.  The cornea has many nerve endings and when scratched or torn can be very painful.  Corneal abrasions should be seen and treated as infections can develop that may lead to scarring and permanent vision loss.

Question 2

how can they check the thickness of your corneal?

Accepted Answer

Pachymetry: Corneal thickness which plays a role in several diseases of the eye, is measured currently with device termed a pachymeter. This uses a timed pulse of ultrasound which reflects off the top and bottom layers of the cornea which then is computed for that time to produce a digital readout of the corneal thickness.

Question 3

what are some alternate cures for clouding of the corneal lens?

Accepted Answer

Cornea v. lens: Clouding of the natural lens (cataract) can be surgically correct with removal of the clouded lens and substitution of an intraocular lens.  A cloudy cornea, which has many possible causes, can frequenly be improved with certain medications or corneal surgery such as a corneal transplantation.

Question 4

does anyone have any experience with corneal rings?  what do the rings do for people?

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Alter eye power: Corneal rings are implanted arcs of plastic into the inner layers of the cornea.  They cause a change in the refraction which neutralizes moderate degrees of myopia.  They also have some use in moderate keratoconus to improve the vision and some feel to slow the progression. Your corneal specialist ophthalmologist can help with this.

Question 5

what causes corneal rosacea?

Accepted Answer

Ocular Rosacea: Ocular rosacea is related to a common inflammatory condition affecting skin of the face and chest, as well as the eyes. While the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, the condition may be associated with inherited tendencies and environmental factors such as excessive sun exposure.

Question 6

corrections for corneal scarring, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Treatment varies with the location and extent of scarring.  Many corneal scars need no treatment at all.  See an ophthalmologist for evaluation of your options.

Question 7

why might i continually have corneal erosions?

Accepted Answer

See below: You may have predisposing corneal conditions like chronic dry eye or a corneal dystrophy - you should see a cornea specialist.

Question 8

how dangerous are corneal transplants?

Accepted Answer

Corneal transplants: have multiple purposes and generally they are performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Most patients do very well, but the surgery does have an extended recovery time and requires frequent follow up. Your eye surgeon will be able to let you know if a corneal transplant is something you will benefit from overall.

Question 9

what are the signs of a scratched cornea?

Accepted Answer

Pain, tearing: A corneal abrasion will result in significant pain and the feeling that there is something in the eye. The eye will become red and tear. Depending on the location of the scratch, there may also be blurred vision.

Question 10

any tips? what should i expect from corneal transplants?

Accepted Answer

Improved vision: Corneal transplantation surgery removes a disease and non-transparent cornea, with a clear donor cornea which in most cases will heal in place and restore vision.  It requires 6 months to a year to heal properly and the diligent use of eyedrops and regular follow-up with the surgeon who does it.  But it can be very satisfying when all goes well.

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