Corneal Disease Center - Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights * Lasik Cataract Eye Specialist  Vision Institute of Michigan  Vision Institute of Michigan  Vision Institute of Michigan  Vision Institute of Michigan  Robert Mobley MD  Henry Ford Health System Lakeside Clinic  Eastside Eye Physicians PC  Eastside Eye Physicians PC  Eastside Eye Physicians PC  Laser Eye Care Center  Fite Eye Center  The Senior Eyesite  Simone Eye Center  The Senior Eyesite  Children's Eye Care  Jerry Fagelman MD  Jerry Fagelman MD  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Children's Eye Care  Lawrence Handler MD  Macomb Eye Care Specialists  Vitreo-Retinal Consultants PC  Macomb Eye Care Specialists  Gerald J Mullan MD  Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights Clinic  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Cataract & Eye Consultants Of Michigan  Fraser Eye Care Center  Millman-Derr Center For Eye Care  Cataract & Eye Consultants Of Michigan  Cataract & Eye Consultants Of Michigan  Fraser Eye Care Center  Cataract & Eye Consultants Of Michigan  Tait Eye Associates  Ogawa-Macomb Eye Center  William C Albert MD  Warren Eye Center  Anil U Swami MD  Adelson Eye & Laser Center  Adelson Eye & Laser Center  Thomas C Spoor MD  Thomas C Spoor MD  Kresge Eye Institute  Jesse J Cardellio DO PC  Orion Troy Ophthalmology Associates PC  Millman-Derr Center For Eye Care  Millman-Derr Center For Eye Care  Millman-Derr Center For Eye Care  Sidney K Simonian DO Affiliated Eye Surgeons  Laser Eye Institute  Eye Physicians of Michigan  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Michigan Cornea Consultants  Consultants in Ophthalmology & Facial Plastic Surgery  Michigan Cornea Consultants  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Glaucoma Center of Michigan  Henry Ford Health System Eye Care Services  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  Henry Ford Eye Care Services  Oakland Eye Clinic  Henry Ford Eye Care Services  Michigan Glaucoma Specialists PC  Joel Pelavin MD  Michigan Glaucoma Specialists PC  Advanced Ophthalmology Associates  Eastside Eye Physicians PC  W Fraser Vipond MD  Patrick G Murray Eye Center PC  Balian Eye Center  John Colombo MD  Balian Eye Center  Somerset Ophthalmology PC  Somerset Ophthalmology PC  Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery PC  Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery PC  Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery PC  Associated Retinal Consultants  Rochester Eye Care  Eye Clinic  Patrick A Villani MD  Metropolitan Eye Center  Metropolitan Eye Center  Metropolitan Eye Center  Greenberg Laser Eye Center  Greenberg Laser Eye Center  Manzo Eye Care  Darryl Goldberg & Jeffrey Kalt MDs  Darryl Goldberg & Jeffrey Kalt MDs  Patrick Verb MD & Associates  Shanbom Eye Specialist  Patrick Verb MD & Associates  Patrick Verb MD & Associates  Associated Retinal Consultants  Neuro-Ophthalmic Services PC  Associated Retinal Consultants  Associated Retinal Consultants  Associated Retinal Consultants Sterling Heights, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 Sterling Heights
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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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