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Results 1 - 10 of 24 for Corneal scarring
  1. Cloudy cornea 
    A cloudy cornea is a loss of transparency of the cornea. ... The cornea is the front wall of the eye. It is normally clear. It helps focus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003317.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. LASIK eye surgery 
    ... or oral prednisone. Risks may include: Corneal infection Corneal scarring or permanent problems with the cornea's shape, making it impossible to wear contact lenses ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007018.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Keratoconus 
    ... keratoconus worsens, people with this condition can develop corneal scarring, often caused by exposure of the abnormally thin cornea to prolonged contact lens use or excessive eye ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/keratoconus - Genetics
  4. Congenital plasminogen deficiency 
    ... iris) and pupil. Such growths can tear the cornea or cause scarring. These corneal problems as well as obstruction by growths inside ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../congenital-plasminogen-deficiency - Genetics
  5. Before and after corneal surgery (image) 
    ... eye (cornea). The surgery is recommended for severe corneal infection, injury, scarring, and for corneas that no longer allow light ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8783.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome 
    ... light (photophobia), abnormal blood vessel growth over the cornea (neovascularization), and scarring. Over time, affected individuals experience a loss of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness-syndrome - Genetics
  7. Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome 
    ... problems can include an irregular curvature of the cornea causing blurred vision (astigmatism) or scarring of the cornea. Other health problems associated with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../lymphedema-distichiasis-syndrome - Genetics
  8. Interstitial keratitis 
    The underlying disease must be treated. Treating the cornea with corticosteroid drops may minimize scarring and help keep the cornea clear. Once the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001609.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Corneal transplant - series (image) 
    Corneal transplantation is recommended for: Severe corneal infection, injury, damage, or scarring Corneas that no longer allow light to pass through (opaque), often secondary to lens surgery (see cataract surgery), infections, and inherited diseases ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100082_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. MPV17-related hepatocerebral mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 
    ... anesthesia), which can lead to open sores and scarring on the cornea, resulting in impaired vision. The cause of these ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...bral-mitochondrial-dna-depletion-syndrome - Genetics
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