Cornea
Restoring comfort, clarity, and the health of your eye’s surface
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front window of the eye that helps focus light and protect deeper eye structures. Because it plays such a vital role in clear vision, even small changes to the cornea—such as dryness, scarring, or swelling—can have a noticeable impact on comfort and sight.
Our practice provides comprehensive cornea care, from diagnosis and medical management to advanced surgical procedures. We treat a wide range of corneal conditions, with particular focus on dry eye disease, corneal transplantation (DMEK), and pterygium removal.
Dry Eye Management
Dry eye is one of the most common—and often most frustrating—conditions affecting vision and eye comfort. It occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears, or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Symptoms can include burning, watering, light sensitivity, and blurred vision.
Our doctors take a tailored approach to dry eye management, beginning with a thorough evaluation of the tear film and ocular surface. Depending on the cause, treatment options may include lubricating drops, prescription medications, punctal plugs, or in-office therapies designed to improve tear stability and ocular surface health. Ongoing management helps protect both comfort and corneal clarity.
Corneal Transplant (DMEK)
When corneal swelling significantly impairs vision (such as in Fuchs Dystrophy), a Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) procedure can restore your vision. DMEK is a modern, partial-thickness corneal transplant that replaces only the damaged inner layer of the cornea, leaving the healthy tissue intact.
This minimally invasive technique offers faster recovery, reduced risk of graft rejection, and sharper visual outcomes compared to traditional full-thickness corneal transplants. Our practice performs DMEK with precision and care, using the latest advances in corneal surgery.
Pterygium Procedures
A pterygium is a benign, wedge-shaped growth of tissue that extends onto the cornea, often related to long-term sun exposure and chronic irritation. While an early pterygium may simply cause eye irritation or redness, larger growths can affect vision.
Our practice offers surgical removal with grafting techniques designed to restore a smooth, healthy ocular surface and minimize recurrence, resulting in clearer, more comfortable vision.
A Clearer Outlook
From everyday corneal irritation to advanced surgical needs, our team is committed to protecting the clarity and health of your eye’s surface. If you are experiencing dryness, irritation, or vision changes, schedule a corneal evaluation today. We’re here to help you see—and feel—your best.
