Specialist treatment
Cornea
Diagnosis and care for infection, scarring and corneal shape disorders.
Overview
The cornea is the clear front window of the eye. Pain, light sensitivity, redness or a contact-lens related problem should be assessed promptly.
Reasons to seek assessment
- Painful red eye
- Light sensitivity
- Corneal scarring
- Changing astigmatism
A typical care pathway
- Microscope and corneal-surface assessment
- Mapping, thickness or microbiology tests
- Medical, contact-lens or surgical options
- Close review for acute disease
Before treatment: Your ophthalmologist will confirm the most suitable next step after a complete eye examination.