- Procedure Name:
- Cornea Diseases and Disorders Service
Corneal damage stemming from disease, infection, or injury can lead to vision loss; however, there are many safe and effective treatments available.
- Procedure Name:
- Keratoconus Service
Keratoconus, a progressive disease of the cornea, can lead to vision loss or blindness as it gradually thins and changes the shape of the cornea.
- Procedure Name:
- Corneal Cross-Linking Service
Corneal cross-linking, or CXL, strengthens the collagen fibers within the cornea using riboflavin and UV light to slow the progression of keratoconus.
- Procedure Name:
- Cornea Transplant Service
A cornea transplant can be performed to replaced damaged tissue in any of the five corneal layers, which can stop vision loss or even restore vision.
- Procedure Name:
- Superficial Keratectomy Service
A superficial keratectomy treats the anterior (outer most) layer of the cornea to remove or smooth away scar tissue, calcium buildup, or other damage.
- Procedure Name:
- PTK Service
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is a laser treatment that removes damaged corneal tissue lying deeper than the eye's epithelium (surface layer).
- Procedure Name:
- Amniotic Membrane Grafts Service
Prokera and AmnioGraft utilize human amniotic membrane from sterile Cesarean births to greatly aid in healing after corneal or ocular surface surgery.
