Common corneal conditions:
1-Keratitis:
- Description: Corneal inflammation.
- Causes: Infections, injuries, or contact lens issues.
- Treatment: Medications, including antibiotics or antifungals.
2-Keratoconus:
- Description: Progressive corneal thinning.
- Causes: Genetic and environmental factors.
- Treatment: Corrective lenses, collagen cross-linking, or transplantation.
3-Corneal Dystrophies:
- Description: Genetic disorders affecting the cornea.
- Causes: Genetic factors.
- Treatment: Symptom relief with contact lenses or surgery.
4-Corneal Injuries:
- Description: Damage from trauma, foreign objects, or chemicals.
- Causes: Accidents or foreign objects.
- Treatment: Medications, patches, or surgery.
5-Corneal Abrasions:
- Description: Surface scratches or cuts.
- Causes: Trauma or foreign objects.
- Treatment: Antibiotic ointments, patches, and caution in activities.
6-Corneal Ulcers:
- Description: Open sores, often due to infections.
- Causes: Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.
- Treatment: Antibiotics or antifungals, depending on the cause.
7-Corneal Scarring:
- Description: Tissue damage leading to scars.
- Causes: Injuries, infections, inflammation.
- Treatment: Medications or corneal transplantation based on severity.
8-Corneal Transplant:
- Description: Surgery to replace a damaged cornea.
- Indications: Advanced keratoconus, scarring, certain dystrophies.
- Treatment: Transplantation of healthy donor corneal tissue.
Regular eye exams by an Ophthalmologist are vital for early detection and management. Individuals with symptoms like pain, redness, or vision changes should seek prompt medical attention.
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What are common conditions that affect the cornea?