Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
The cornea focuses light on the retina to provide clear vision. A smooth, regular shape is critical for the cornea to focus light effectively. Keratoconus and other diseases make the cornea thinner and weaker, causing it to bulge into an irregular shape. This interferes with its ability to properly focus light. These conditions often worsen… Read More
Laser Vision Correction 101
The cornea is the window at the front of the eye which helps focus light to provide a clear visual image. The idea of correcting spectacle prescription through reshaping of the cornea was first proposed in 1949. Early efforts to manually reshape the cornea were attempted around that time, but yielded inconsistent results. Excimer lasers… Read More
