Corneal Disease Directory
If the cornea becomes diseased, serious complications including vision loss could occur. Symptoms of cornea problems include pain, blurry vision, redness, light sensitivity, and more. Examples of eye disease include keratitis, eye herpes, keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, and more. To prevent cornea problems, protect the eyes from injury, avoid sharing eye makeup, and use good hygiene with contact lenses. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how corneal disease is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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What Is Keratitis?
This painful eye inflammation can be very serious. Find out what causes keratitis and what you can do to protect your sight.
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Herpes Eye Disease
Most people are surprised to find out that two types of herpes viruses -- the one that causes cold sores and the one that causes chickenpox -- can cause serious eye problems. Learn more from WebMD.
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Corneal Ulcer
A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea that can be caused by a virus or bacterial infection. It can lead to blindess, so requires immediate medical care. WebMD tells you more.
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Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy
Are your eyes cloudy or hazy when you wake up? That may be a sign of Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy. Learn more about how to treat this disease.