CORNEAL CONDITIONS

This is a warping of the spherical soccer ball shaped cornea into an irregular football shape. Most commonly this is caused by eye rubbing, and although easier said than done, stopping eye rubbing is absolutely essential. However, stopping rubbing will only reduce more damage, not fix what has started. 

Dr Rylan uses special lasers to reduce further damage also, but to improve vision the options depend on the structure of your keratoconus. Contact lenses, laser, surgery, and transplantation can all be considered based on your individual circumstances - measured with our precise equipment during your appointment.

A failure of the inner lining of the cornea resulting in swelling and loss of clarity - particularly in the mornings. It can be exacerbated by cataract surgery and as such Dr Rylan advocates that Fuchs dystrophy patients should be carefully managed by a surgeon who specialises in corneal diseases. 

Options for treatment depend on specific features and measurements of an eye, routinely performed during an assessment in our clinic. For most patients with significant Fuchs, Dr Rylan favours a delicate organ transplant of this layer (endothelial keratoplasty), however, newer surgical techniques and medications are allowing some patients to avoid transplantation and improve their vision with less invasive techniques. The personally tailored option best suited to you can be evaluated during your consultation.

There exist a number of conditions which impair the clarity of the cornea through the development of crystal-like deposits. Sometimes these can result in painful episodes where the top layer of skin on the cornea is randomly lost (recurrent corneal erosions). Once assessed with special equipment, Dr Rylan can discuss the best option for your specific type of corneal disease to help reduce the painful episodes and/or improve your vision.

Whether from an infection, an injury, or something else, scars on this clear window can significantly affect vision - often even glasses won’t help. Depending on the severity, location, and thickness of the scar Dr Rylan can recommend if there are any suitable options to improve your vision. This may involve laser, surgery, or even cornea transplantation from an organ donor, which he performs in state of the art operating theaters on the Sunshine Coast