Many treatments are available for dry eye syndrome including topical medications and tear drainage duct plugs. Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation Information on a condition which causes dry eye syndrome. Back to top Recurrent Erosion Syndrome Recurrent painful episodes typically result from previous corneal abrasions but may occur spontaneously in patients with predisposed abnormal corneas. The episodes generally occur at night or upon awakening in the morning. Treatment options include medications and minor surgical procedures.
Treatment is with antiviral and often anti-inflammatory medications.
Occasionally, severe corneal scarring can be treated with surgery. Back to top Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy Fuchs' corneal dystrophy is most common in middle aged and elderly patients and causes mild to severe corneal swelling. Early symptoms include mildly blurred vision, while advanced disease causes severely decreased vision and pain. Mild cases can often be treated with medications, while advanced disease may require surgery. The most common operation for Fuchs' dystrophy is corneal transplantation.