Overview
About Cornea & External Eye Disease
Corneal specialists treat conditions including keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, infections (keratitis), scarring, allergic and inflammatory eye disease, and ocular surface disorders.
Diagnosis relies on detailed slit-lamp examination supported by corneal topography, tomography and specular microscopy where needed.
Treatments range from medicated drops and specialist contact lenses to corneal cross-linking and partial- or full-thickness corneal transplantation.
Reasons to consult
Common symptoms & reasons for a visit
- Progressive blurring or distortion with frequent prescription changes
- A diagnosis or family history of keratoconus
- Painful red eye with light sensitivity
- Recurring corneal erosions or scarring
- Contact lens–related complications
Diagnosis
How the condition is evaluated
- 01
Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
Magnified examination of every corneal layer.
- 02
Corneal topography & tomography
Detects thinning and steepening patterns such as keratoconus.
- 03
Corneal cultures (where indicated)
Identifies the cause of suspected infection to guide treatment.
Treatment
Available treatment approaches
Medical therapy
Antibiotic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory or lubricating treatments.
Corneal cross-linking
A procedure that may slow or halt keratoconus progression.
Specialist contact lenses
Rigid or scleral lenses to improve vision in irregular corneas.
Corneal transplantation
Replacement of damaged corneal layers with healthy donor tissue.
The right approach depends on an individual examination. This page does not provide a diagnosis or guarantee any outcome.
Your visit
What patients can generally expect
- Many corneal conditions are managed with medication and monitoring alone.
- Procedures such as cross-linking and transplantation involve a staged recovery with close follow-up.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea gradually thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing distorted vision. It often begins in the teens or twenties and is monitored with corneal imaging.
Specialists
Related specialists
SampleMD, PhD · Fellowship, Cornea & External Disease
Cornea & External Eye Disease
Dr. Henrik Lund
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist
MD, PhD, Fellowship, Cornea & External Disease
24+ yrs experience
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