Cornea Services

If you’ve been diagnosed with a corneal endothelial disease like Fuchs’ dystrophy or pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, your eye doctor may recommend a type of partial-thickness corneal transplant known as endothelial keratoplasty (EK). But within that category, there are two main surgical options: DSAEK and DMEK. At Hill Vision Services, our team of highly skilled and [...]

Fuchs' dystrophy is a degenerative eye disease that many adults may experience as they get older. Though many have not heard of it, Fuchs dystrophy is actually a fairly common disease. About 18 million American’s have been diagnosed with Fuchs corneal dystrophy, and there are many more individuals who have it, but are yet undiagnosed.  [...]

An abrasion occurs when the surface layer of the cornea is scratched away. When dust, dirt, wood, metal, or other debris comes in contact with the surface of the eye, it may cause a scratch, or abrasion of the cornea. Here's what to do—and what not to do.