Corneal Disease Center - Chesterfield, MO
Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield * Pepose Vision Institute  Pepose Vision Institute  Barnes Retina Institute  West County Ophthalmology  Barnes Retina Institute  Fred C Chu MD  Cohen Eye Associates Ltd  Barnes Retina Institute  Barnes Retina Institute  Barnes Retina Institute  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  John C Perlmutter MD & Donald S Levy MD  John C Perlmutter MD & Donald S Levy MD  Barnes Retina Institute  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  West County Ophthalmology  West County Ophthalmology  West County Ophthalmology  Barnes Retina Institute  St Louis Children's Hospital Eye Center  St Louis Children's Hospital Eye Center  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  St Louis Children's Hospital Eye Center  Glaucoma Consultants Midwest  Advanced Sight Center Inc  Advanced Sight Center Inc  O'Donnell Eye Institute  Eagle Eye Care  Ophthalmology Associates  Des Peres Eye Center  Des Peres Eye Center  Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd  Des Peres Eye Center  Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd  Retina Associates of St Louis  John B Holds MD  Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd  Ophthalmology Associates  Des Peres Eye Center  Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd  Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd  Frank J Catanzaro MD  Steven D Goodrich MD  Hill Vision Services  Eye Specialist of West County PC  Clarkson Eye Care  Elliott L Korn MD  The Retina Group Ltd  Ophthalmology West Inc  Ophthalmology West Inc  Visionary Eyecare & Surgery Inc  Southwest Medical Center  The Retina Center  The Retina Center  St Louis Eye Care Specialists  Eye Surgeons & Physicians of St Louis Ltd  Kursar Eye Care Ltd  St Charles Eye Center Inc  St Charles Eye Center Inc  The Eye Center Inc  Hanish Eye Institute  Jones Eye Care & Surgery  Saint Louis Eye Clinic  Jones Eye Care & Surgery  Cataract & Eye Disease Specialists  Cataract & Eye Disease Specialists  Cataract & Eye Disease Specialists  Cataract & Eye Disease Specialists  Washington University Ophthalmology  James C Bobrow MD  Clinical Ophthalmology  Clinical Ophthalmology  Clarkson Eye Care  Eye Care Associates of St Louis LLC  Eye Care Associates of St Louis LLC  Malaz Safi MD  Premiere Eye Associates PC  Premiere Eye Associates PC  Eye Center of Missouri  Saint Louis Eye Clinic  Robert D Lewis MD  Saint Louis Eye Clinic  Eye Consultants of St Louis  South County Eye Care  Eye Glasses To Go  Becker Eye Center  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Washington University Ophthalmology  Eye Microsurgery  Eye Microsurgery Chesterfield, MissouriUpcoming 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 Chesterfield
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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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