Corneal Disease Center - Auburn, WA
Auburn Eye Doctor Doctors for Corneal DiseaseType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in Auburn * Evergreen Eye Center  Virginia Mason Federal Way  Meridian Eye Clinic  Peter B Shelley MD  Valley Eye & Laser Center  Valley Eye & Laser Center  Valley Eye & Laser Center  Valley Eye & Laser Center  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Valley Eye & Laser Center  The Eye Center at Valley Medical Center  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  St Marks Eye Institute  West Seattle Eye Clinic  Island Vision  West Seattle Eye Clinic  Sound Eye & Laser  Robert C Groth MD  Evergreen Eye Center  Jonathan C Bahmiller MD  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  West Seattle Eye Clinic  West Seattle Eye Clinic  West Seattle Eye Clinic  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  Walter M Rotkis MD  Hsushi Yeh MD  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye MDs of Puget Sound  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Virginia Mason Issaquah  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  UWMC Cosmetic Surgery Center  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Sheldon J Cowen MD  Eye Associates Northwest  Medina Eye & Optical  Cheryl M Yokoyama MD  Howard S Barnebey MD  Pacific Medical Centers  Richard Bensinger MD  Eye Associates Northwest  The Polyclinic Ophthalmology  Eye Associates Northwest  Vitreoretinal Associates  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Northwest Vision Institute  Eye Associates Northwest  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Seattle Ophthalmology PLLC  Glaucoma Consultants  Eye Associates Northwest  Pacific Medical Centers  Allure Laser Center & MediSpa  Kim S Mallick MD  Seattle Radiologists PC  Eye Associates Northwest  The Polyclinic Ophthalmology  Glaucoma Consultants  Vitreoretinal Associates  Eye Associates Northwest  Eye Associates Northwest  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Pacific Medical Centers  Vitreoretinal Associates  Allure Laser Center & MediSpa  Eye Associates Northwest  Northwest Vision Institute  Vitreoretinal Associates  Leonard B Alenick MD  David R Benson MD  Retina Consultants of Seattle  Eye Clinic of Bellevue Auburn, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Corneal DiseaseRead the Corneal Disease article » IntroductionIf your cornea becomes damaged through disease, infection, or injury, the resulting scars can interfere with vision by blocking or distorting light as it enters the eye. The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. Along with the sclera (white of the eye), it serves as a barrier against dirt, germs, and other particles that can harm the eye's delicate components. The cornea is also capable of filtering out some amounts of the sun's ultraviolet light. The cornea also plays a key role in vision. As light enters the eye, it is refracted, or bent, by the outside shape of the cornea. The curvature of this outer layer helps determine how well your eye can focus on objects close-up and far away. There are three main layers of the cornea:
The term "corneal disease" refers to a variety of conditions that affect mainly the cornea. These include infections, degenerations, and many other disorders of the cornea that may arise mostly as a result of heredity. What Are Symptoms When Something is Wrong With the Cornea? With its ability for quick repair, the cor... Recommended Reading Related to Corneal DiseaseWhat is the structure of the eye?The eyes are complex sensory organs. About 85% of the total sensory input to our brains originates from our sense of sight, while the other 15% comes from the other four senses of hearing, smell, touch, and taste. The eyes are designed to optimize vision under conditions of varying light. Their location, on the outside of the face, makes them susceptible to trauma, environmental chemicals and particles, and infectious agents. The eyelids and the position of the eye within the bony orbital cavity are the major protective mechanism for the eye. The eye itself has the shape of a sphere measuring about 1 inch in diameter. It consists of a clear, transparent dome at the front (the cornea) that is surrounded by the white of the eyeball (the sclera). The iris of the eye is the circular, colored portion within the eye, and behind the cornea, and the pupil is the central opening within the iris. Behind the iris and pupil is the e... Other Related Corneal Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Auburn
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Dry Eyes
- Dry eyes are caused by an imbalance in the tear-flow system of the eye, but also can be caused by the drying out of the tear film. This can be due to dry air created by air conditioning, heat, or other environmental conditions. Treatment may involve self-care measures, medications, or rarely, surgery.
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Eye Care
- Many common eye disorders resolve without treatment and some may be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) products. It's important to visit a physician or ophthalmologist is the problem involves the eyeball itself or the condition hasn't improved after 72 hours of use of an eye-care OTC product.
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Keratoconus
- Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea bulges outward like a cone. The cause of the condition is unknown, but genetics may play a role. Changes in the shape of the cornea make it difficult for the eyes to focus. Keratoconus is diagnosed by having an eye exam. Treatment involves wearing glasses or contact lenses.
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