MQ Health Ophthalmology Clinic
- Suite 401, Level 4
- 2 Technology Place
- Macquarie University NSW 2109
- T: + 61 (2) 9812 3933
- E: ophthalmology@mqhealth.org.au
Integrated health care produces better outcomes for patients
Find out whyThe cornea’s role is to focus your vision and protect or shield your eye from foreign particles such as dust and germs.
Common corneal diseases include:
Wearing glasses or contact lenses can help to improve vision in people with corneal diseases, but glasses and contacts don’t treat the disease itself. In many cases, treatment is necessary. Corneal transplant is a common treatment for corneal diseases.
Another emerging treatment option is corneal collagen crosslinking by ultraviolet light with riboflavin. This treatment can help slow the progression of keratoconus and prevent the need for a corneal transplant