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What Are Corneal Diseases?

Corneal diseases happen to be a group of conditions that affect the eye’s cornea, which is the transparent outer layer of the eye.

What Are the Common Corneal Diseases?

Common corneal diseases include eye infections, degeneration, inflammation, keratitis, corneal ulcer, keratoconus, corneal dystrophy, and traumatic injuries.

What Are the Symptoms of Corneal Diseases?

Corneal diseases are the common eye conditions that can cause a range of symptoms from blurred vision to eye pain.

What Are the Conditions That Can Cause Corneal Diseases?

Corneal diseases can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as 

  • Infections
  • Allergies
  • Eye trauma
  • Autoimmune disorders 
  • Age-related changes

Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Corneal ulcers are open sores on the cornea caused by an infection or injury. Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea thins and bulges outward, resulting in distorted vision. Corneal dystrophy is an inherited disorder in which the cornea becomes weak and unable to maintain its normal shape.

How to Diagnose a Corneal Disease?

To diagnose corneal diseases, an eye doctor will examine your eyes and use special diagnostic tests. The most effective way out of these to diagnose a corneal disease is by using a slit-lamp examination, which examines the cornea under high magnification by using a microscope, for identifying any abnormalities. Other than the slit-lamp examination, there is corneal topography, which takes a map of the cornea’s surface curvature.

Corneal Disease Treatment

Corneal Disease Treatment depends on the type and severity of the disease but can include the following:

  • Medicines such as topical antibiotics or antiviral medications
  • Corticosteroids
  • Eye drops.
  • Laser therapy. 
  • Surgery
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Corneal transplants
  • Corneal cross-linking
  • In some cases, refractive surgery may be used to correct vision.

Corneal Disease Prevention

Prevention of corneal disease can be achieved by following the safety measures:

  • Avoiding contact with harmful substances
  • Wearing protective eyewear, such as goggles and sunglasses, when participating in activities or spending time in the sun
  • Getting regular eye exams
  • Reducing exposure to risk factors such as allergies, infections, or UV radiation
  • Practicing good hygiene
  • Eating a healthy diet 
  • Taking care of your eyes 
  • Seeing medical attention on experiencing pain or vision issues

Travel with Health Trawell by Your Side for Corneal Disease Treatment

Corneal diseases are the common eye conditions that affect the cornea, the protective outer layer of the eye. 

For Corneal Disease Treatment, if you are contemplating medical travel, then Health Trawell can be your best health escort in your eye correction journey!

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