Cornea

The cornea is the clear outer layer of your eye, in front of your colored iris. A clear and healthy cornea is critical for clear vision.

Washington Eye Institute is a leading provider in the care of corneal disease. Under the guidance of Joseph Mekhail, a board certified and fellowship trained corneal specialist, our practice is able to diagnose and treat any corneal or refractive issues.

Washington Eye Institute specializes in the treatment of corneal pathology such as Fuchs’ dystrophy, corneal transplants, and keratoconus. We also help many patients in the treatment of their chronic dry eye symptoms, utilizing the latest techniques to improve the symptoms of dry eye and blepharitis.

Common Issues Include:

• Keratoconus
• Recurrent Corneal Erosions
• Pterygium
• Corneal swelling
• Cornea scarring
• Corneal and ocular surface infections, including shingles, herpes simplex, or corneal ulcers.
• Corneal dystrophies, such as Fuch’s Corneal Dystrophy

Procedures Offered Include:

• Corneal transplants (full thickness and endothelial transplants)
• Pterygium surgery
• Corneal crosslinking
• PTK