Corneal Repair

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a corneal refractive surgical procedure that was developed in 1988. It was approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of [...]

Radial keratotomy (RK) is a refractive surgical procedure that was developed in 1974 to treat nearsightedness. It involves the use of a diamond blade to cut incisions in the cornea. The number of [...]

There are several options for correcting refractive error surgically. Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) are the most common procedures. [...]

When one makes the decision to have Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), they look forward to having fantastic eyesight. They have visions of seeing the leaves on the trees, throwing [...]

A normal cornea is smooth and symmetrical in shape. It easily focuses light entering the eye through its even surface. In contrast, a warped and distorted cornea is irregular in shape. It [...]

The cornea is the clear tissue on the front of the eye. It plays a protective role, shielding the eye from the environment. It also serves as the window of the eye, enabling clear vision when it [...]

When doctors perform laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), the treatment zone must be centered on the patient’s visual axis. Centering the ablation ensures that the optics are aligned over the [...]

Though protected by the eyelid and regularly lubricated each time we blink, the cornea is most likely to suffer injury or the “abuse of use.” Even the routine use of contact lenses can lead to [...]

We’ve all experienced itchy, red, and watery eyes for some reason or another. Yet, would you believe that all this irritation can come from something nearly invisible?  Your cornea is a [...]

While it’s been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, it’s a scientific fact that the cornea is the window to the eye. It’s the first layer between the eye and the outside world, [...]