Corneal Disease Center - Flint, MI
Flint 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 Flint * East Michigan Eye Center  East Michigan Eye Center  East Michigan Eye Center  Center Road Eye Associates  Rohr Eye & Laser Center  Christopher F Herzog DO  Michigan Vision Institute  Michigan Vision Institute  Michigan Eye Institute  Michigan Eye Institute  Michigan Eye Institute  Valley Eye Consultants  Park Eye & Surgicenter  Daniel J Ryan MD  Complete Eye Care  Genesys Medical Center  Retina Vitreous Center  Michigan Eye Institute  Great Lakes Eye Associates PC  Wilkinson Eye Center  Oakland Eye Care PC  Oakland Eye Care PC  Kellogg Eye Center  Kellogg Eye Center  Harry G Wright MD  Clark Eye Center  Brighton Vision Center  Brighton Vision Center  Brighton Vision Center  American Eye Institute  Kensington Ophthalmology  Rosenbaum Eye & Laser Center  Kellogg Eye Center  Great Lakes Eye Institute  Great Lakes Eye Institute  Great Lakes Eye Institute  Great Lakes Eye Institute  Great Lakes Eye Institute  Great Lakes Eye Institute  Great Lakes Eye Institute  Eye Care Specialists of Michigan  Northwest Eye Physicians PC  Holloway Health Care  Eye Care Associates  Eye Care Associates  Envision Eye Care  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Grosinger Spigelman & Grey Eye Surgeons PC  Grosinger Spigelman & Grey Eye Surgeons PC  Mindlin-Koh Center For Ophthalmic Medicine & Surgery PC  Mindlin-Koh Center For Ophthalmic Medicine & Surgery PC  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Grosinger Spigelman & Grey Eye Surgeons PC  Huron Eye Care  Huron Eye Care  Steven S Zeldes MD  David M Shepherd MD PC  Andersen Eye Associates  Andersen Eye Associates  Andersen Eye Associates  Andersen Eye Associates  Andersen Eye Associates  Beitman Laser Eye Institute  Kellogg Eye Center  Associated Vision Consultants  Wilkinson Eye Center  Children's Eye Care  Associates In Ophthalmology PC  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Associates In Ophthalmology PC  Opthalmology Associates PC  William C Albert MD  Burman & Zuckerbrod Ophthalmology Associates PC  Burman & Zuckerbrod Ophthalmology Associates PC  Bay Eye Care Center  Bay Eye Care Center  Max T Walsh MD  Bay Eye Care Center  Bay Eye Care Center  Farmington Associates PC  Valley Eye Care PC  Bergman Porretta Eye Center  Bergman Porretta Eye Center  Associated Vision Consultants  Edward Hollenberg MD  Associated Vision Consultants  Associated Retinal Consultants  Rochester Eye Care  Kellogg Eye Center  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Northwest Ophthalmology PC  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute Flint, MichiganUpcoming 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 Flint
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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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