Corneal Disease Center - West Valley City, UT
West Valley City 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 Valley City * Michael F Pingree MD  Michael F Pingree MD  Retina & Vitreous Surgeons LLC  Retina & Vitreous Surgeons LLC  Ungricht Eye Associates  N Branson Call MD  Rocky Mountain Eye Care Associates LLC  The Eye Institute of Utah  Rocky Mountain Retina Consultants  Rocky Mountain Eye Care Associates LLC  The Eye Institute of Utah  Rocky Mountain Eye Care Associates LLC  Rocky Mountain Eye Care Associates LLC  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Salt Lake Eye Associates  Salt Lake Eye Associates  Jordan Valley Eye Specialist  Corey A Miller MD PC  John B Alder MD  John B Alder MD  David A Spencer MD  Salt Lake Clinic Ophthalmology  Salt Lake Clinic Ophthalmology  Robert M Christiansen MD  Oculoplastic Surgery Inc  Hoopes Vision  Alta View Care Center  Alta View Care Center  Stella Chou MD  Moran Eye Center  Robert W Wing MD  Mt Ogden Eye Center LLC  Mt Ogden Eye Center LLC  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Excel Eye Center of American Fork  Insight Eye Specialists  Tanner Clinic  Insight Eye Specialists  Insight Eye Specialists  Mountain View Eye Center  Mountain View Eye Center  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Cataract & Lasik Center of Utah  Clayson Eye Center  Mt Ogden Eye Center LLC  Mt Ogden Eye Center LLC  Country Hills Eye Center  Country Hills Eye Center  Country Hills Eye Center  Country Hills Eye Center  Country Hills Eye Center  Larry Noble, MD, MPH  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Stephen L Donaldson MD  Utah Valley Eye Center  Utah Valley Eye Center  Utah Valley Eye Center  Utah Valley Eye Center  Brigham Eye Specialists  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Brigham Eye Specialists  Cache Valley Eye Associates Inc  Cache Valley Eye Associates Inc  Steven R Young MD  J. Scott Raymond, MD West Valley City, UtahUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Valley City
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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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