Is Keratoconus a Serious Condition?

Is Keratoconus a Serious Condition?

Continuing with our series on corneal transplants and why someone might need one, we will be discussing a condition today called Keratoconus. You may recognize keratoconus from one of our previous articles regarding a treatment called corneal crosslinking. Corneal...
What is Fuch’s Endothelial Dystrophy?

What is Fuch’s Endothelial Dystrophy?

Moving forward into 2022, we are starting a series regarding corneal transplants and reasons as to why a corneal transplant may be necessary. We’ll start with articles regarding several different diseases leading up to an article describing different types of corneal...
What is Vitrectomy Eye Surgery?

What is Vitrectomy Eye Surgery?

A less common eye surgery is a vitrectomy—a procedure in which the vitreous humor of the eye is removed and replaced with an artificial fluid. Some examples of when a vitrectomy may be performed include for individuals with an excessive number of “floaters” within...