Corneal Disease

Corneal disease refers to problem related with the cornea. There are many types of corneal disease with different causes. There are several common conditions that affect the cornea mainly injuries, allergies, Keratitis, Corneal ulcer, Dry eye, Corneal dystrophies also including ocular herpes, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, iridocorneal endothelial syndrome, Pterygium and many other disorders that may arise mostly as a result of heredity.

Common Symptoms of Corneal Condition

Intensive eye pain
Visual impairment such as blurred or cloudy vision
Tearing
Redness
Extreme sensitivity to light
Corneal scarring
Some patients have additional symptoms of headache, nausea, and fatigue

Treatment for Corneal Disease

Corneal disease treatments depend up on the severity of eye disease. It can only be diagnosed after a thorough examination.
Corneal disease in early stage can be treated by using eye drops, oral pills only upon recommendation by Ophthalmologist.
An advance corneal disease treatment can be done with Laser Treatment, Corneal Transplant Surgery and Artificial Cornea.

Corneal Ulcer:

A Corneal Ulcer is an open sore formed on Cornea. It is usually caused by infection (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Amoebdial). Other causes include:

Dry eyes
Eye Injury
Contact lens wear (unsterilized)
Any inflammatory disorder
Vitamin A deficiency

Symptoms of Corneal Ulcer:

Itchy, watery eye with pink eye/red eye
Pus like discharge
Blurred vision with pain
Sensitive to light

Treatment Includes:

Eye drops based on type of infection
Oral medication can also be prescribed
Severe cases may require Corneal transplant.

When to see a doctor?

Vision changes
Pain and discharge

How to Prevent?

Avoid sleeping with contact lens
Always rinse eye after going home
Always wash your hands before touching the eyes

Home Care:

Do not rub your eyes with fingers
Always wash hands before or after touching eyes
Do not touch eyes unnecessarily
Keep water away from your eyes rather put cool compression
Seek medical help as soon as possible.