Skin Thickening: Causes, Treatment & Help

Skin thickening can have various causes, the most common being disorders of the sebaceous glands and the protective cornea. Consequently, not all skin thickening needs to be treated. What is skin thickening? Lichenification is the thickening of the skin that is typical of atopic dermatitis. The skin is the most important functional organ of the … Skin Thickening: Causes, Treatment & Help

Cornea of the eye

Synonym Keratoplasty Introduction The cornea covers the front part of the eye. It is a thin transparent collagenous layer of approximately 550 micrometers to 700 micrometers that is not visible to the naked eye. It protects the eyeball and refracts the incident light rays. Structure of the cornea The cornea consists of several layers (structure). … Cornea of the eye

Laser therapy for astigmatism

Introduction Astigmatism, colloquially known as astigmatism or astigmatism, is a widespread form of ametropia in addition to the classic long and near-sightedness. Until a few years ago, it was usually treated with the use of special glasses or contact lenses. For some years now, ophthalmologists have been offered another treatment option: laser treatment. This low-complication … Laser therapy for astigmatism

Correction | Laser therapy for astigmatism

Correction After the strength of the refractive error has been determined using special diagnostics, such as an opthalmometer (to measure the curvature of the cornea), a correction of the astigmatism can be attempted. Various treatment methods are available for this purpose. Primarily, ophthalmic lenses with a special cylinder cut are used, which are therefore also … Correction | Laser therapy for astigmatism

Cornea on the foot

Introduction The human skin consists of a multitude of layers, each of which has a different structure, as each of them has a different function to fulfil. The outermost layer of the skin, the so-called epidermis, is further subdivided into five layers: from the inside out, these are the Basal layer Sting cell layer Grain … Cornea on the foot

Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Fuchs endothelial dystrophy is a corneal disease in which the endothelial cells of the inner cornea perish. As a result, patients’ visual acuity decreases. Treatment options include eye drops and, for severe cases, surgical corneal transplants. What is Fuchs endothelial dystrophy? The cornea, or cornea, corresponds to the vitreous portion of the eye that is … Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Corneal Transplantation

Synonym Keratoplasty Definition Corneal transplantation is the transfer of parts or all of the cornea of a donor’s eye to a recipient’s eye. Corneal transplantation today is usually performed in its entire thickness. This procedure is also called penetrating keratoplasty. The prerequisite is that the other functions of the eye that contribute to vision are … Corneal Transplantation