Corneal Disease Center - West Allis, WI
West Allis 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 West Allis * Richard D Davenport MD & Associates  Richard D Davenport MD & Associates  Richard D Davenport MD & Associates  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Medical College Clinics at The Eye Institute  Wisconsin Eye Institute  Zablocki VA Eye Clinic  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  Medical Eye Associates SC  K F Nassif MD & Associates SC  Eye Physician Associates SC  Cornea Consultants of Wisconsin  Eye Physician Associates SC  Russell S Gonnering MD  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Eye Physician Associates SC  Suson Eye Specialists MD SC  Jack L Hughes MD  Drs Massaro & Kalenak SC  Marilyn C Kay MD  Eye Surgery Associates SC  Eye Physician Associates SC  Paul D Mandel MD  Drs Massaro & Kalenak SC  Wisconsin Retina SC  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Retina & Vitreous Consultants  Eye Physician Associates SC  Suson Eye Specialists MD SC  Eye Physician Associates SC  Eye Care Specialists  Milwaukee Eye & Cataract Clinic SC  Maria P Patterson MD SC  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Ophthalmology Associates  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Harry A Easom MD  Karen S Shimshak MD SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Fabric Shafrin & Bloom MDs SC  Lasik Vision Institute  Jane M Collis-Geers MD  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Northwest Clinic  Lanny B Hale MD  Verre-Young Eye Clinic SC  Verre-Young Eye Clinic SC  Advanced Healthcare Menomonee Falls Clinic  Bruce A Brown MD  Medical Eye Associates SC  M Thomas Chemotti MD  Dennis J Kontra MD  Eye Centers Of Racine & Kenosha  Eye Centers Of Racine & Kenosha  Eye Centers Of Racine & Kenosha  Eye Clinic  Eye Clinic  Eye Clinic  Wilkinson Medical Clinic Hartland  Wilkinson Medical Clinic Hartland  West Bend Clinic  Earl Nepple MD  Paul F Wagner MD & Stephen P Wagner MD  Paul F Wagner MD & Stephen P Wagner MD  Vincent P Savagllio MD  Victor S Slana MD  Victor S Slana MD  Aurora Medical Group Kenosha  Aurora Health Center Hartford  Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic Eye Clinic  Eugene J Eldridge MD  Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic Eye Clinic  Thomas F Taylor MD  Veith Eye Clinic  Eye Physicians & Surgeons SC West Allis, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-05-31
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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 West Allis
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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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