Corneal Diseases

Dry eye is an uncomfortable condition in which a patient doesn't have enough tears or their tears evaporate too quickly. When left untreated, dry eye can lead to corneal abrasion and vision loss. Our Dallas, TX, offices can provide patients with eye drops, punctal occlusion, special contact lenses, and other treatments.

If you have Fuchs' dystrophy, fluid will build up in your cornea, making it swell and thicken. This can lead to symptoms like discomfort, seeing halos around lights, and cloudy vision. The disease typically affects both eyes and gradually gets worse. While the condition can initially be managed with eye drops and ointments, advanced Fuchs' dystrophy must be treated with cornea transplant surgery.

The most common form of corneal dystrophy, keratoconus occurs when the cornea becomes thin and bulges into a cone shape over time. This change in the shape of the cornea affects how light is focused on the retina, resulting in astigmatism, blurry vision, and sensitivity to light. Keratoconus usually affects both eyes. Depending on the severity of your condition, this kind of corneal dystrophy can be treated with eyeglasses, hard contact lenses, or surgery.

It's commonly known HSV-1 causes sores on the mouth but it can also cause corneal infections. Herpes simplex virus keratitis can cause eye pain, redness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and watery discharge. While HSV keratitis typically heals without damaging the eye, severe infections can lead to scarring of the cornea or blindness. Patients who have HSV and wear contact lenses are at an increased risk of HSV keratitis. While eyedrops and antiviral medication can treat the condition, surgery may be required if scarring has occurred.