Accessibility View 316-361-1020 MENU Home > Articles > We Can Help With > Corneal Disorders > Disorders Keratoconus Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders While keratoconus can happen at any stage of life, young people between the ages of 10 and 25 are most likely to develop this disorder. For individuals with keratoconus, their cornea, the clear layer in the front of your eye, gradually thins and begins to bulge outward. Keratoconus typically causes nearsightedness Read more Viruses Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders Herpes Zoster (Shingles) If you ever had chickenpox, you’re at higher risk of developing shingles later in life. Shingles can affect many parts of the body. If it travels to your eyes, your cornea can become inflamed and even scarred. Corneal damage might not be apparent until months after the shingles Read more Corneal Dystrophies Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders This group of corneal disorders includes more than 20 variations. Each affects different parts of the cornea, causing it to get cloudy and compromising vision. Most of these dystrophies are inherited, affect both eyes equally and spread between layers of the cornea as they gradually progress. Read more Pterygium Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders Pterygium is characterized by a pink tissue growth on the sclera (the white part of the eye), which seems to be the result of chronic exposure to ultraviolet light. In fact, because many surfers suffer from pterygium, the condition is often called surfer’s eye. Pterygium is not cancerous and may continue Read more Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders This skin disorder, also called erythema multiforme major, sometimes causes painful lesions on the eyelids. Stevens-Johnson syndrome can cause painful corneal blisters and even holes, leading to vision loss. Read more Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders This syndrome most commonly affects women between 30 and 50 years old. Symptoms include changes to the iris, corneal swelling and the onset of glaucoma. Read more CORNEAL DISORDERS DISORDERS BUY ONE PAIR OF GLASSES GET THE 2ND PAIR 50% OFF. Services We strive to provide complete care for our patients. Learn more about all the services we provide. Learn More Make An Appointment We will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule. Schedule an appointment today! Schedule Now Online Forms Our patient forms are available online so they can be completed in the convenience of your own home or office. View Forms Monday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm Saturday: closed Sunday: closed SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Us LOCATIONS Find us on the map 215 S Andover Rd, Andover, KS, 67002, US × + − Leaflet | Map data provided by Internet Brands Copyright © 2021 MH Sub I, LLC dba iMatrix. Admin Log In Site Map