Common Conditions & Symptoms

Corneal disease, much like heart disease, is an umbrella term for a variety diseases, disorders and underlying conditions that affect the cornea - the transparent layer which forms the front of the eye. Corneal disease may also result from an injury or as an unexpected consequence of ocular surgery.

Some of the more common corneal diseases and underlying conditions are listed below and to the left. Please click these titles for more information.

• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia
• Chronic Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
• Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS/TENS)
• Sjögren's Syndrome
• Post - Corneal Transplant
• Post - LASIK
• Ocular Herpes

Updated 11/11

Please be aware that we cannot help everyone with complex corneal disease, nor can we help everyone with one of the conditions listed on this webpage. The determination of an individual's potential suitability for our treatment can only be made by a medical professional who is in posession of the patient's medical history.