Aug 6, 2025 · The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. There are several common conditions that affect the cornea. Read about the types of corneal conditions, whether you are at risk …

Dec 6, 2024 · Corneal dystrophies are eye diseases that involve changes in the cornea (the clear front layer of your eye). Learn about keratoconus, Fuchs’ dystrophy, lattice dystrophy, and map-dot …

Dec 6, 2024 · It happens when a type of corneal cells called endothelial cells move from the cornea into the iris (the colored part of the eye). When these cells move, they can block eye fluid from draining …

Sep 4, 2025 · If you have severe damage to your cornea (the clear front layer of your eye), doctors can replace the damaged part with healthy corneal tissue from a donor. Read about what happens during …

Jun 26, 2019 · National Eye Institute (NEI)-supported researchers are always working to better understand, diagnose, and treat conditions that affect the cornea (the clear front layer of the eye). …

Aug 6, 2025 · Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears to stay wet. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of dry eye.

Sep 17, 2024 · This malformation causes the edge of the eyelid to draw inward, so that eyelashes scratch the eye. If left untreated, trichiasis can result in corneal clouding, and eventually blindness. …

Oct 14, 1992 · After three years of patient follow-up, CCTS researchers found that people who received corneal transplants with well-matched antigens did not fare significantly better than those with a poor …

Dec 6, 2024 · They may also give you a medicine to help you relax. During the surgery, your doctor will cut a small flap in your cornea and fold it back. Then they’ll shine a laser into your eye. The laser will …

A team led by Danial Saban, Ph.D., is exploring corneal nerves that control blinking and tear production. Using multi-color microscopy and gene expression analyses, they will establish the presence and …