Corneal Disease Center - Union, NJ
Union 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 Union * Associates in Eye Care  Associates in Eye Care  Eye Clinic PA  Eye Clinic PA  New Jersey Eye Physicians & Surgery  James E Haberman MD  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Palisade Eye Associates  Palisade Eye Associates  Northern New Jersey Eye Institute  Northern New Jersey Eye Institute  Arthur S Kern MD  Northern New Jersey Eye Institute  Northern New Jersey Eye Institute  Michael H Friedman MD  Newman & Shulman MDs  Newman & Shulman MDs  John M Boozan MD  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Santiago Perez MD  Howard M Eisenstodt MD FACS FICS PA  Northern New Jersey Eye Institute  Northern New Jersey Eye Institute  Cranford Ophthalmology PA  Cranford Ophthalmology PA  Paterson Eye Associates  Paterson Eye Associates  Michael J Kotch MD  Short Hills Ophthalmology Group LLC  Eye Care & Surgery Center  Eye Care & Surgery Center  Eye Care & Surgery Center  Justin Mang MD  Thomas Materna MD  Corneal Associates of New Jersey  Miller Ophthalmology Associates  Miller Ophthalmology Associates  Robert G Mirsky MD  Neigel Center PA  Corneal Associates of New Jersey  Jeffrey Schiller MD  Affiliated Eye Surgeons  Charles Kronengold MD  Pediatric Eye Associates LLC  Associates in Ophthalmology  Associates in Ophthalmology  Ligaya Prystowsky MD  Winston J Scott MD  Livingston Vitreo-Retinal Associates  Michael Harris MD  Livingston Vitreo-Retinal Associates  Associated Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Anthony Inverno MD  Central Parkway Eye Care Center PA  Westfield Eye Care Center  Edward C Weiss MD  David Campeas MD  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Westfield Eye Group  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Rocco R Tutela MD  Marano Eye Care Centers  Marano Eye Care Centers  Picciano, Picciano & Sadik MD  John D Wilgucki DO  Drs Wagner & Caputo  Eye Clinic PA  David S Hoffman MD  Anthony D'Amato MD  Vitreo-Retinal Asociates of New Jersey  Retina Consultants  Vitreo-Retinal Asociates of New Jersey  James A Parisi MD  Retina Consultants  Ophthalmology of Montclair LLC  Summit Eye Center  Eugene A Chiappetta MD  Eye Institute of Essex PA  Eye Institute of Essex PA  Anthony Origlieri MD  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Drs Wagner & Caputo  Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Science  Lawrence Davidson MD  The Eye Care Center of New Jersey  The Eye Care Center of New Jersey  Summit Medical Group Union, New JerseyUpcoming 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 Union
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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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