Corneal illness presents the following symptoms:
 

• Hazy vision

• Eye pain

• Sensitivity to light

If you have experienced any of them, you know how frustrating it can be. Cornea disease can impact your vision and quality of life. But cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment options now exist to assist you in managing your condition. 

As the eye's outermost layer, the cornea is crucial for your ability to see. Unfortunately, it is susceptible to several diseases and infections. It would help to explore some of these advanced diagnostic and treatment options.

Advanced Diagnosis Options

The identification of corneal conditions begins with a comprehensive eye examination. This includes a visual acuity test, a slit-lamp examination, and a dilated eye exam. Advanced diagnosis options may involve the following:

Corneal Topography

This noninvasive diagnostic tool maps the corneal surface using a computerized system. It can identify the following corneal irregularities and conditions:
 

• Astigmatism

• Keratoconus

• Irregular astigmatism

AS-OCT - Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography 

AS-OCT uses light waves to capture detailed cornea, iris, and anterior chamber images. It provides accurate assessments of corneal thickness. These measurements are critical for the detection and treatment of corneal illness.

Confocal Microscopy

It’s a high-resolution confocal microscopy method that gives a precise cellular-level cornea image. It helps eye doctors identify and treat various corneal illnesses. These include keratoconus and dystrophies.

Advanced Treatment Options

Cornea Transplant Surgery or Keratoplasty

This treatment lets doctors replace a diseased or damaged cornea with a healthy one. It helps restore vision and improve the quality of life for those with severe cornea disease.

Corneal Cross-linking

This is a minimally invasive procedure. It uses a photosensitizer and ultraviolet light to strengthen the cornea. It can slow the progression of cornea disease. The treatment can prevent the need for more invasive treatments like a cornea transplant.

Corneal Inlays

These small, implantable devices can improve near vision in presbyopia patients. This common age-related condition makes it difficult to focus on near objects. The treatment involves placing a small device in the cornea. This changes how light enters the eye, improving near vision.

Artificial Corneas

This may be an excellent therapeutic option when a conventional corneal transplant is not an option. These devices, made from a biocompatible substance, will replace the damaged cornea.

Intacs

These tiny, implantable medical devices can help treat corneal conditions like keratoconus. These tools, inserted below the cornea's surface, can reshape the cornea. They enhance eyesight and reduce the need for more invasive operations.

Phototherapeutic Keratectomy

This laser therapy can help treat various corneal conditions. These include recurring corneal erosions and dystrophies. PTK entails the removal of unhealthy or diseased corneal tissue with a laser. It allows fresh, healthy tissue to grow in its place.

Conclusion

Various advanced diagnostic and treatment options are available for managing cornea disease. Do you suffer from eye pain or other signs of corneal illness, such as blurred vision? If so, consult an eye care professional. They will help you determine which cutting-edge diagnoses and therapies might suit you.

For more on cornea disease, visit Raleigh Eye Center at our Raleigh, Durham, Reidsville, Henderson, North Carolina, or South Hill, Virginia, offices. Call (919) 876-2427 or (252) 492-8021 to schedule an appointment today.