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When patients first arrive for an evaluation, a complete eye exam is performed by a team of caregivers that includes a corneal specialist, an optometrist, ophthalmic nurses, and ophthalmic technicians.
The patient’s corneal irregularity is measured by examining the patient’s eyes for an eyeglass prescription that produces the clearest image. Caregivers also analyze the shape and thickness of the cornea and evaluate the back of the eye to detect any other causes for decreased vision. Initial evaluations may take up to two hours, as several specialized tests are often required.
Treatments include the use of specialized contact lenses, laser treatment to smooth the cornea or remove scars, and corneal transplantation.
Patients with damage to the inner surface of the cornea can benefit from endothelial keratoplasty, the most modern form of corneal transplantation. This method replaces only the damaged layer of the cornea using a less invasive surgery, which can help achieve faster recovery of vision for the patient.
In the most severe cases of corneal disease, surgery to reshape, strengthen, or replace some or all of the layers of the cornea may be needed. Highly trained ophthalmologists at the Eye Institute specialize in the treatment of diseases of the cornea and the ocular surface, using advanced methods to perform the most up-to-date surgeries.
As with any eye procedure, patients need to arrange for transportation home after cornea diagnostic testing and treatment. Public transportation and taxi information can be found on Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s How to Get Here page.
Cornea specialist ophthalmologists at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have undergone fellowship training in cornea and anterior segment diseases. Optometrists working in the Cornea & Ocular Surface Disease service also have extensive experience managing problems with contact lenses and glasses, which can be more challenging for cornea patients. The multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals works together to provide the highest level of patient care.
Caregivers involved in patient care for this service include:
Ophthalmologists who are corneal specialists
Optometrists
Ophthalmic nurses
Ophthalmic technicians.
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