by Neal Eye Group | Aug 8, 2025 | contact lenses, Cornea, Dry Eye
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses? Scleral contact lenses are a specialized type of contact lens designed to provide vision correction and comfort for patients with irregular corneas or severe dry eye conditions. Unlike typical contact lenses that rest on the cornea,...
by Neal Eye Group | Jul 29, 2025 | Cornea, Eye Care, Vision
What Are the Stages of a Healing Corneal Ulcer? A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, typically caused by infections, trauma, or underlying eye diseases. Proper healing of a corneal ulcer is crucial to restore vision and...
by Neal Eye Group | Jul 3, 2025 | Cornea, Eye Care, Vision
Fungal eye infections can affect various parts of the eye, including the cornea, conjunctiva, or internal structures. These infections are less common than bacterial or viral eye infections but can be serious if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Identifying the...
by Neal Eye Group | May 16, 2025 | contact lenses, Cornea
The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye that plays a crucial role in focusing vision. Because it is exposed to the environment, the cornea can be injured through minor scratches or abrasions. What Is a Corneal Scratch? A corneal scratch, also...
by Neal Eye Group | Mar 22, 2025 | contact lenses, Cornea
How Long After a Corneal Ulcer Can You Wear Contacts? A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. It can result from infections, injury, or underlying conditions, leading to symptoms such as redness, pain, tears, and blurred...
by Neal Eye Group | Jul 30, 2024 | Cornea, Eye Care, glasses
Irregular astigmatism is a condition where the cornea or lens of the eye has an asymmetrical shape, leading to distorted vision that cannot be fully corrected with standard glasses. Patients often wonder if glasses can effectively correct irregular astigmatism and...
