The cornea — the clear front layer of the eye — plays a critical role in focusing light. When it becomes irregular in shape, light scatters instead of focusing properly, causing blurred or distorted vision. Our service focuses on both accurate diagnosis and individualized management strategies for various types of irregular corneas.

Diagnosis Includes:

• Corneal Topography: A detailed map of the corneal surface to detect abnormal curvature or thinning
• OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography): Cross-sectional imaging to assess corneal thickness and structure
• Keratometry and Pachymetry: Measurements of corneal curvature and thickness
• Wavefront Aberrometry: Detects higher-order aberrations caused by irregular surfaces

Common Conditions We Manage:

• Keratoconus
• Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
• Post-LASIK or post-RK ectasia
• Corneal scarring from trauma, infection, or surgery
• Irregular astigmatism

Management Options:

• Specialty Contact Lenses
  • RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) lenses: Improve clarity by creating a smooth optical surface
  • Scleral lenses: Vault over the cornea and provide comfort and hydration for severe irregularities
  • Hybrid lenses: Combine a soft skirt and rigid center for comfort and stability
• Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL): Strengthens the corneal tissue and halts progression in diseases like keratoconus
• Topography-Guided PRK or LASIK (in selected cases): Laser reshaping of the cornea based on detailed topography
• Corneal Transplantation: Partial or full-thickness transplant (e.g., DALK or PK) for advanced cases where other treatments fail

Who Should Seek This Service:

• People with distorted, ghosted, or fluctuating vision
• Patients whose vision doesn’t improve with glasses or soft lenses
• Individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having keratoconus or similar disorders
• Post-LASIK patients with declining vision quality

Using the latest diagnostic equipment and therapeutic solutions, our cornea specialists provide tailored, evidence-based care to protect your vision and quality of life.