Corneal Disease Center - East Hartford, CT
East Hartford 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 East Hartford * Peter T Krenicky MD PC  Eye Disease Consultants LLC  Retina Consultants PC  Retina Consultants PC  William R Maron MD PC  Retina Consultants PC  Barry D Kels MD  William R Maron MD PC  Retina Consultants PC  Retina Consultants PC  Hartford Ophthalmology Associates  Hartford Eye Physicians PC  Children's Eye Care PC  Children's Eye Care PC  Children's Eye Care PC  Richard Molk MD  David K Emmel MD  Lasik Plus  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Shari M Roth MD  Donald J Salzberg MD  Manchester Ear Nose & Throat Center  Primary Eye Care Center PC  Primary Eye Care Center PC  Peter C Donshik MD PC  Connecticut Eye Center PC  Connecticut Eye Center PC  Helen D Newton MD  Greater Hartford Ophthalmology LLC  Solinsky EyeCare LLC  Alexander J Fortier MD  Connecticut Eye Physicians and Surgeons  Ratchford Eye Center LLC  Ijaz Shafi MD  Joseph F Bentivegna MD  Fichman Eye Center  Fichman Eye Center  Fichman Eye Center  Deborah A Downes MD & Associates  Retina Consultants PC  Manchester Ophthalmology  Manchester Ophthalmology  Manchester Ophthalmology  Primary Eye Care Center PC  UConn Health Center Surgery  UConn Health Center Surgery  UConn Health Center Surgery  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Consulting Ophthalmologists PC  Eye Center of Grove Hill  Eye Center of Grove Hill  Eye Center of Grove Hill  Eye Center of Grove Hill  Eye Center of Grove Hill  Ratchford Eye Center LLC  Barry Haight MD  Nolan Eye & Laser Center  Middlesex Eye Physicians  Middlesex Eye Physicians  Middlesex Eye Physicians  Middlesex Eye Physicians  Middlesex Eye Physicians  Middlesex Eye Physicians  Connecticut Eye Physicians  Kimberly Ann Lucey MD PC  Richard S Luftman MD  Robert T Spector MD FACS  Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut  Acuity Eye Physicians and Surgeons PC  Southington Eye Associates PC  Ronald C Bezahler MD  Steven Hunter MD LLC  Eye Physicians Of Central CT PC  Eye Physicians Of Central CT PC  Eye Physicians Of Central CT PC  Eye Physicians Of Central CT PC  Bristol Eye Associates  Bristol Eye Associates  Eye Health Professionals PC  Eye Center Medical & Surgical Group  Norwich Ophthalmology Group  Norwich Ophthalmology Group  Norwich Ophthalmology Group  Windham Eye Group  Windham Eye Group  Windham Eye Group  Greater Waterbury Retina LLC  Greater Waterbury Retina LLC  Joseph S Elman MD PC  Joseph S Elman MD PC  Eastern Eye Care  Harry H Mark MD  Peter H Haffner MD  Edward L Osborn MD East Hartford, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 East Hartford
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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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