Corneal Disease Center - North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen 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 North Bergen * Alexander Palacios MD  Hudson Eye Specialists  Hudson Eye Specialists  Hudson Eye Specialists  Hudson Eye Specialists  Hudson Eye Specialists  Armand P Fasano MD  Steven W Braunstein MD  D'Alberti Eye Center  Pierre Guibor MD PA  Palisade Eye Associates  Palisade Eye Associates  B N Vora MD  Mei-Ling Yee MD  Antonio M Gonzales MD  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Arturi Eye Associates PC  Vitreo-Retinal Asociates of New Jersey  Vitreo-Retinal Asociates of New Jersey  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Cliffside Laser Eye Center  Alfred D Kulik MD  St Mary's Eye & Surgery Center  Angioletti Retina Associates  Angioletti Retina Associates  Angioletti Retina Associates  Bessie Chiang MD  Angioletti Retina Associates  Murray H Rothman MD  Seligman Rosenberg MD  Seligman Rosenberg MD  Seligman Rosenberg MD  Seligman Rosenberg MD  Lawrence M Greenberg MD  Bernard Sarn MD  Steven A Kane MD  Martin F Schulman MD  Brown Eye Associates  Brown Eye Associates  Brown Eye Associates  Brown Eye Associates  Joseph A Deluca MD PC  Bedminister Eye & Laser Center  E F Ricciardelli Jr. MD  Glassman Eye Associates  Drs Klapper & Klapper  Drs Klapper & Klapper  John S Kim MD  Summit Eye Center  Martin Weinberg MD  Retina Associates of NJ PA  John Favetta MD  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Glaucoma Institute of Northern New Jersey  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Glenn Silbert MD  Retina Associates of NJ PA  Carl Guterman MD  Hackensack Eye Surgery  New Jersey Vision Associates  Winfield Medical Eye Center  D A Benedetto MD  Silverstein Ophthalmology  Silverstein Ophthalmology  Clifton Eye Care  Clifton Eye Care  Mark S Goldfarb MD & Associates  Lisa M Higgins MD  Herbert Marton MD  Mark S Goldfarb MD & Associates  Clifton Eye Care  Ligaya Prystowsky MD  Martin Schub MD PA  Mark S Goldfarb MD & Associates  Integrated Healthcare Associates  Retina Vitreous Consultants of New Jersey LLC  Retina Vitreous Consultants of New Jersey LLC  Glaucoma Center of New Jersey  Edmund Topilow MD  Omni Eye Services  Seth Sachs MD  Gari D Carabin MD  Eye Clinic PA  Eye Clinic PA  Thomas Materna MD  Eye Clinic PA  New Jersey Eye Physicians & Surgery  Eugene A Chiappetta MD  Eye Institute of Essex PA  Eye Institute of Essex PA  Keith Gurland MD  Michael L Mund MD PA  Picciano, Picciano & Sadik MD  Clifton Eye Care North Bergen, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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 North Bergen
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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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