by Brett Neal | Jun 6, 2023 | Cornea, Eye Care
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the cornea. The term keratoconus comes from the Greek words “kerato” for cornea and “konos” for cone, which accurately describes the abnormality’s characteristic shape. The cornea of...
by Brett Neal | Mar 17, 2023 | Eye Care
A corneal ulcer is a serious eye infection that impacts the front of the eye. This type of infection can be caused by bacteria, fungus, or a virus. No matter the cause of the ulcer, treatment is needed to prevent scarring or spreading of the infection. If the ulcer is...
by Brett Neal | Jan 3, 2023 | contact lenses
Anyone who wears contact lenses has probably heard or been told not to sleep in contacts but understanding why this is such a bad idea is important. Not all contact lenses are designed the same way and there are some which are approved for overnight wear, but the vast...
by Brett Neal | Aug 1, 2022 | Medical Conditions
A recurrent corneal erosion is a painful eye condition which can cause red painful eyes in the morning that is worse than the rest of the day. A recurrent corneal erosion is a repeated area of damage on the front of the eye. Anatomy of the Cornea The cornea is...
by Brett Neal | May 15, 2019 | Eye Care
Amniotic membranes are part of the newest treatment methods used to approach symptoms of moderate to severe dry eye disease, as well as many other ocular surface conditions. These complex medical devices are derived from ethically sourced amniotic tissue that...
