Corneal Disease Center - Redford, MI
Redford 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 Redford * Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Medical Center Livonia Clinic  Vision Institute of Michigan  Vision Institute of Michigan  Vision Institute of Michigan  Livonia Ophthalmologists PC  Livonia Ophthalmologists PC  Livonia Ophthalmologists PC  Livonia Ophthalmologists PC  Jeffrey Nestor DO  Michael Sherman MD  Alan W Solway MD  Farmington Laser Eye Center  Laser Vision Care Center  Yeldo Eye Center  Coburn Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Eric Zuckerman DO  Hoffman Muenk & Parent MDs  Hoffman Muenk & Parent MDs  Hoffman Muenk & Parent MDs  American Eye Institute  American Eye Institute  Michigan Cornea Consultants  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Coburn Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic  Coburn Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Coburn Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic  Northwest Ophthalmology PC  William C Albert MD  Consultants in Ophthalmology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Burman & Zuckerbrod Ophthalmology Associates PC  Michigan Cornea Consultants  Consultants in Ophthalmology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Michigan Cornea Consultants  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Consultants in Ophthalmology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Burman & Zuckerbrod Ophthalmology Associates PC  Retina Consultants Of Michigan  Quality Eye Care PC  Northwest Eye Physicians PC  Northwest Eye Physicians PC  Oakland Retina Consultants PC  Eye Care Associates  Northwest Eye Physicians PC  Eye Care Associates  Northwest Eye Physicians PC  Eye Care Associates  Associated Vision Consultants  Associated Vision Consultants  Consultants in Ophthalmology PC  Edward Hollenberg MD  Holloway Health Care  Associated Vision Consultants  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Michigan Eye Care Institute  Bergman Porretta Eye Center  Bergman Porretta Eye Center  Burman & Zuckerbrod Ophthalmology Associates PC  Tukel-Kozlow Ophthalmology  Tukel-Kozlow Ophthalmology  Advanced Eye Care  Advanced Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Michigan Eye Center  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Hakim Eye Center  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Kresge Eye Institute  Eye Clinic of Livonia PC  Ghaleb Hatem MD  Eye Clinic of Livonia PC  Opthalmology Associates PC  Opthalmology Associates PC  Opthalmology Associates PC  Hanna F Obertynski MD  John X Sierant MD  Eye Surgery Institute  Eye Surgery Institute  Eye Surgery Institute  Eye Clinic of Michigan  Kellogg Eye Center  Farmington Associates PC  Associates In Ophthalmology PC Redford, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Redford
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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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