Cornea and external diseases range from refractive disorders to pink eye and dry eye.
We provide comprehensive medical and surgical management of conditions involving the cornea, conjunctiva and ocular surface, as well as disorders of the anterior chamber, iris and lens.
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The cornea service evaluates and treats conditions including:
- Ketatoconus.
- Fuchs dystrophy as well as other corneal dystrophies.
- Corneal edema (swelling).
- Ocular infections including conjunctivitis and ulcers.
- Herpetic infections.
- Recurrent erosions.
- Dry eye.
- Autoimmune diseases affecting the cornea and ocular surface.
- Ocular trauma, burns and scars.
- Pterygium.
- Ocular surface tumors.
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Services include:
- Corneal transplantation (both full and partial thickness).
- Cataract surgery.
- Pterygium surgery.
- Amniotic membrane transplants.
- Ocular surface tumor treatment both surgical and with topical chemotherapy.
- Corneal topography.
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Locations
Hospitals
Fourth and Fifth Floors,Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington
110 Conn Terrace
Lexington KY 40508Call 859-323-5867Fax 859-323-8510 (General) and 859-257-6718 (Referring Providers)Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Outreach
Suite 250,Huffman & Huffman - Somerset
355 Langdon St.
Somerset KY 42503Call 606-679-7461(Cornea, cosmetic & reconstructive, glaucoma and retina specialists)
Maysville Clinic and Surgery Center
1360 Medical Park Drive
Maysville KY 41056Call 606-759-5341(Cornea, cosmetic & reconstructive, glaucoma, pediatric and retina specialists)
(Cornea, cosmetic & reconstructive, glaucoma and retina specialists)