Keratitis 

 

Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea which can be caused by a variety of factors such as bacterial or viral infection or injury to the eye. Infections can be caused from dirty contact lenses, or contaminated water coming into contact with the eye.

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Symptoms:

• Eye Pain

• Redness of the eye

• Excess tears

• Sensitivity towards light

• Decreased vision

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Treatments:

• If the keratitis is not caused by an infection the ophthalmologist will suggest using artificial tear drops to treat the discomfort and the keratitis will generally heal on its own 

• If the keratitis is caused by an infection, depending on the infection the doctor will prescribe different antimicrobial medications (antibiotics, antiviral, or antifungal)

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If you are experiencing any symptoms or want to see what treatments are right for you please contact us to make an appointment.

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Arcus Senilis

 

Arcus Senilis is white, light grey or blueish ring that forms around the edge of the cornea due to lipid depositing in the area. Usually common amongst people with high cholesterol or people with a family history of high cholesterol

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Symptoms:

There are no symptoms for arcus and does not cause sight problems

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Treatments:

Because arcus does not cause sight problems there are no treatments for this condition

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If you are experiencing any symptoms or want to see what treatments are right for you please contact us to make an appointment.

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Keratoconus

 

Keratoconus is the thinning then bulging of the cornea. Doctors are unsure of what the exact cause of keratoconus is; however, it does seem like genetics plays a big factor. Other factors include excessive rubbing of the eye, eye allergies, and connective tissue disorders. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.

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Symptoms:

• Early stage symptoms can include:

  • Mild blurred vision

  • Slight distorted vision

  • Eye redness and swelling

  • Sensitivity to light

• Later stage symptoms can include:

  • Increased blurred vision

  • Increased distorted vision

  • Increased myopia

  • Not being able to use contact lenses

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Treatments:

• Depending on the stage of your keratoconus the ophthalmologist will suggest…

  • Placement of Intacs, which is a small curved object placed within your cornea to help flatten it

  • A corneal transplant, where any afflicted parts of your cornea is removed and new healthy corneal tissues

  • A collagen cross-link where an ophthalmologist will use a special UV light and eye drops to stiffen and flatten your cornea.

 

Most important of all do not rub your eyes.

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If you are experiencing any symptoms or want to see what treatments are right for you please contact us to make an appointment.