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Cornea Center

Cornea Treatment at the Eye Center of Northern Colorado

Cornea Services

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a disease that causes a progressive thinning of the cornea.

Dry Eyes

Eyes that do not produce sufficient tears or the tears evaporate too quickly.

DSEK

Involves replacing only the damaged section of corneal tissue.

Corneal
Transplants

Restore functional vision to patients having diseased or injured corneas.

Types of Corneal Diseases

Corneal diseases can affect any layer of the cornea and ultimately result in distorted vision. Some of these diseases include:
Keratoconus: cone-shaped cornea due to corneal thinning
Keratitis: corneal inflammation
African-American, Asian, or Hispanic descent
Herpes of the Eye: viral infection
Shingles: corneal lesions or inflammation
Pterygium: pink growth on the cornea

What Is The Cornea?

Your cornea is the thin outer layer of your eye that protects the eye from foreign debris. The shape of the cornea is also responsible for how well you can see clearly; the shape determines how light entering your eyes will focus in front of, behind or directly on the retina (the back of the eye).

5 Corneal Layers:
Epithelium (outer layer): eye protection and surface to absorb nutrients and oxygen from tears
Bowman’s membrane (second layer): transparent collagen layer that can respond to injury by forming a scar
Stroma (middle layer): a thick collagen layer that provides elasticity and strength to form the cornea
Descemet (inner layer): strong tissue that protects against injury and infection
Endothelium (innermost layer): pumps excess fluid out of the stroma to keep the cornea clear

Why Choose us for
Cornea Treatment?

The Eye Center of Northern Colorado provides specialty cornea care for all issues relating to the cornea. Dr. Jason Mayer is our board certified and fellowship-trained corneal specialists. He offers diagnosis, treatment, and education about medical issues related to the cornea. We have locations in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley as well as satellite clinics in other cities throughout Northern Colorado, and Wyoming.