What is the Cornea?

The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye, serving as its primary focusing lens. It helps bend and direct light into the eye, enabling clear vision. A healthy cornea is essential for optimal eyesight, as it protects internal eye structures and significantly contributes to the eye’s focusing power. When the shape and strength of the cornea become compromised, conditions such as keratoconus can develop, impacting visual clarity and overall eye health.

Corneal Eye Disease Symptoms

Corneal eye diseases can significantly affect your vision and overall eye comfort.

Common symptoms include:

• Blurred or cloudy vision
• Eye pain or discomfort
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
• Excessive tearing
• Redness
• The sensation of a foreign object in the eye 

In more advanced cases, you may notice visual halos, glare, or even vision loss. Because these symptoms can mimic other eye conditions, it’s essential to seek prompt evaluation and care from a corneal specialist.

Corneal Conditions

• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Eye Infections – If you’ve noticed some pain, swelling, itching, or redness in your eye, you likely have an eye infection. Eye infections fall into three specific categories based on their cause: viral, bacterial, or fungal, and each is treated differently. Here is a list of the most common infections we treat:
  •  Conjunctivitis/pink eye
  • Keratitis
  • Endopthalmitis
  • Blepharitis
  • Sty
  • Cellulitis
  • Ocular herpes

• Fuchs’ Dystrophy
• Keratoconus
• Corneal Ulcers
• Corneal Abrasions
• Pterygium

If you or a loved one is experiencing vision changes or has been diagnosed with a corneal condition, Fisher-Swale-Nicholson Eye Center is here to help. Our dedicated ophthalmologists offer advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans to protect and enhance your vision. Schedule a comprehensive evaluation today and take the next step toward clearer, healthier sight.