Main pathologies

that solves the specialty of Ocular Surface and Cornea

There are various pathologies of the ocular surface that can alter its characteristics and cause defective vision, including inflammatory conditions of the cornea (keratitis) and conjunctiva (conjunctivitis), deformations of the corneal structure (keratoconus), infectious pathologies of the eyeball (corneal ulcers) or alterations of the tear film (dry eye).

The ocular surface is made up of various structures responsible for protecting the eye and optimal visual capacity. These are the cornea, conjunctiva, eyelids, and lacrimal glands.

The cornea is the outer layer of the eye that functions as a lens, through which light penetrates the eyeball. Its transparency and curvilinear shape are two essential characteristics for it to correctly fulfill its function of focusing images on the retina. On the other hand, the cornea protects the eye from possible trauma and infections, behaving with special sensitivity towards external aggressions.

The conjunctiva is a membrane that covers the sclera, which is the white part of the eye, and the eyelids on its inner side.

The lacrimal glands and eyelids are responsible for producing and distributing the tear film on the surface of the eye. Its function is essential to prevent its drying out.

In recent years, this ophthalmological subspecialty has evolved significantly in relation to diagnostic techniques and surgery.