Category: Corneal Disorders

This syndrome most commonly affects women between 30 and 50 years old. Symptoms include changes to the iris, corneal swelling and the onset of glaucoma.

This skin disorder, also called erythema multiforme major, sometimes causes painful lesions on the eyelids. Stevens-Johnson syndrome can cause painful corneal blisters and even holes, ...

Pterygium is characterized by a pink tissue growth on the sclera (the white part of the eye), which seems to be the result of chronic ...

While keratoconus can happen at any stage of life, young people between the ages of 10 and 25 are most likely to develop this disorder. ...

This group of corneal disorders includes more than 20 variations. Each affects different parts of the cornea, causing it to get cloudy and compromising vision. ...

Herpes Zoster (Shingles) If you ever had chickenpox, you’re at higher risk of developing shingles later in life. Shingles can affect many parts of the ...