When it Comes to Corneal Disease, Cornea Transplant Surgery and Corneal Treatment, Trust the Ophthalmologists at Dominion Eye Care in Manassas and Warrenton, VA

The ophthalmologists at Dominion Eye Care in Manassas and Warrenton, VA have treated thousands of patients suffering from Corneal Eye Disease. Many factors can affect the cornea, including Keratoconus, Fuchs’ Dystrophy, eye infections, scarring and eye damage from previous eye surgery. In some cases, a corneal surgery or corneal transplant surgery may be required to treat the problem.

The cornea is the eye’s very outermost layer. It is the dome shaped surface in the front of the eye and has five layers. The cornea contains no blood and tears play a very important role in keeping the cornea nourished and healthy.

Each layer performs a special function. The Epithelium is the outermost layer of the cornea and keeps foreign materials from entering the eye. It absorbs oxygen and nutrients from tears for nourishment. The next layer is the Bowman’s Membrane, which consists of protein fibers. If damaged, scars may form as it heals. The Stroma is the thickest layer of the cornea, and gives the cornea its form, strength, and elasticity. The Descemet’s Membrane protects the eye from infection and injury. It repairs itself easily after an injury. The final layer is the Endothelium, which pumps out excess fluids from the Stroma and helps keep the cornea clear.

Virginia Patients with Symptoms of Corneal Disease

There are numerous conditions that can affect the cornea. Minor scratches to the cornea can heal on their own. Deeper corneal injuries like scarring, corneal disease, or corneal disorders will display symptoms of pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, reduced or blurred vision, redness and inflammation, headache, nausea, and fatigue.

Identifying Corneal Disease

The eye doctors at Dominion Eye Care can determine whether your cornea is being affected by allergies, Keratitis, Dry Eye, Corneal Dystrophies, Keratoconus, Fuchs’ Dystrophy, Lattice Dystrophy, Epithelial Basement Dystrophy, Herpes Zoster or Simplex, or other eye disorders that affect the eye and cornea.

Treatments for Corneal Disease in VA

Corneal treatments range in scope based on the corneal issue and severity. It can be as easy as keeping the eye lubricated with drops to more serious eye surgery or even corneal transplant surgery. The eye doctors at Dominion Eye Care will diagnose the issue and provide options for treating your corneal disease or eye disorder.

For more information about corneal disease and corneal transplant surgery, contact the ophthalmologists at Dominion Eye Care in VA.

Call: (703) 361-3128 in Manassas or (540) 349-0906 in Warrenton
Email: info@dominioneyecare.com

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