The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped tissue covering the front of the eye. It is a powerful refracting surface and provides about 2/3 of the eye's focusing power. It gives us a clear window to look through and is important for good vision.

The Corneal and External Eye Disease Service delivers medical and surgical care to a wide variety of corneal, external eye disease and anterior segment eye disorders. The Service is managed by a team of trained corneal subspecialist ophthalmologists who provide tertiary referral support and consultative advice to the centre. The Service includes the following clinics and surgical facilities:

• Corneal and External Eye Disease Clinics
  • Pterygium
  • Infections
  • Corneal Trauma
  • Keratoconus
  • Other Important Conditions
  
  
  
• Corneal and Ocular Surface Transplantation
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Stem Cell Transplants
  • Tooth-in-eye Surgery
  
  
  
• Program Medical Contact Lens Service