Corneal Disease Center - Casa Grande, AZ
Casa Grande 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 Casa Grande * Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Chandler Eye Center  Arizona Eye Center  Jeffrey P Edelstein MD  Desert Vista Eye Specialists  Desert Vista Eye Specialists  The Retina Group  East Valley Ophthalmology  Brian T Rose MD PLC  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Physicians Ltd  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Physicians Ltd  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Physicians Ltd  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Physicians Ltd  Retina Associates SW PC  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Vision Center  Southwestern Eye Center  East Valley Glaucoma  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Grant W Heinz MD PC  East Valley Ophthalmology  East Valley Ophthalmology  Ronald D Cox MD  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Physicians Ltd  Q Vision  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Drs Ford & Caserta  Valley Eye Specialists  Drs Ford & Caserta  Valley Eye Specialists  Valley Eye Specialists  Valley Eye Specialists  Woolf Eye & Laser Clinic  Alois Falkenstein MD  Dennis C Cooper MD  Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd  Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd  Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd  Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd  Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons  William McLeish MD LLC  Neuro-Ophthalmology Ltd  Warren H Heller MD  Gary Hall Laser Center PC  M Kathleen Carriker MD  Phoenix Retina Center  Phoenix Retina Center  Phoenix Retina Center  Misha Faustina MD  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Biltmore Eye Physicians PC  Biltmore Eye Physicians PC  Biltmore Eye Physicians PC  Affiliated Eye Surgeons  Affiliated Eye Surgeons  Affiliated Eye Surgeons  Affiliated Eye Surgeons  Horizon Eye Specialist & Lasik Center  Horizon Eye Specialist & Lasik Center  Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd  Brems Eye Center  Buena Vista Ophthalmologists PC  Affiliated Eye Surgeons  James R Meador Jr. MD  Buena Vista Ophthalmologists PC  Thomas F Moore MD  Walman Eye Center  Affiliated Eye Surgeons  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Associated Eye Specialists  Associated Eye Specialists  Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology  Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology  Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology  Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology  Tozer Eye Center  Tozer Eye Center  Associated Retina Consultants LTD  Schwartz Laser Eye Center Casa Grande, ArizonaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-01
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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 Casa Grande
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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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