Corneal Disease Center - Kirkland, WA
Kirkland 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 Kirkland * Washington Pacific Eye Associates  Allure Laser Center & MediSpa  Allure Laser Center & MediSpa  Virginia Mason Kirkland  Children's Eye Care PLLC  Eye Associates Northwest  Eye Associates Northwest  Pacific Medical Centers  Pacific Medical Centers  Eye Associates Northwest  Northwest Vision Institute  Evergreen Eye Care  Howard S Barnebey MD  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Retina Consultants of Seattle  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Bartlett Eye & Laser Clinic  Medina Eye & Optical  Northwest Vision Institute  Eastside Eye Consultants  Group Health Eastside Primary Care Clinic  Overlake Eyecare PS  Eye Clinic of University Village  The Children's Eye Doctors  UWMC Eye Center  UWMC Eye Center  UWMC Eye Center  UWMC Eye Center  UWMC Eye Center  UWMC Eye Center  UWMC Eye Center  UWMC Eye Center  UWMC Cosmetic Surgery Center  Eye Associates Northwest  Northgate Eye Center  Accredited Eye Center  Northgate Eye Center  Group Health Ophthalmology  Group Health Ophthalmology  Puget Sound Eye Care  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Richard Bensinger MD  Sheldon J Cowen MD  Vitreoretinal Associates  Seattle Ophthalmology PLLC  Glaucoma Consultants  Kim S Mallick MD  Neuro-Ophthalmic Consultants Northwest  Glaucoma Consultants  Vitreoretinal Associates  Sound Eye & Laser  Walter M Rotkis MD  Vitreoretinal Associates  Vitreoretinal Associates  Pacific Medical Centers  Eye Associates Northwest  The Polyclinic Ophthalmology  Pacific Retina Specialists  Eye Associates Northwest  Pacific Retina Specialists  Eye Associates Northwest  The Polyclinic Ophthalmology  Eye Associates Northwest  Eye Associates Northwest  Eye Associates Northwest  Pacific Retina Specialists  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  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Eye Associates Northwest  Seattle Eye MDs  Seattle Eye MDs  Eye Associates Northwest  Eye Associates Northwest  Edmonds Eye MD  Brian Takagi MD  Eye Clinic of Edmonds Kirkland, 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 Kirkland
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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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