Buzard Eye Institute for Corneal and Refractive Surgery

Bullous Keratopathy is corneal epithelium blister formation, usually due to excessive fluid pressure, edema, of the corneal stroma which in turn is usually caused by dysfunction of the corneal endothelial layer. Follow the link on the left to find out more about how this condition occurs and what can be done about it.

Central Serous Retinopathy

Central Serous Retinopathy occurs when a blister of sorts forms in between the retina and its supporting tissue at the back of the eye. The blister is formed by the buildup of clear fluid (serous) that is leaked through one or more small breaks in the retinal pigment epithelium layer from the choroid (blood vessels behind the retina).

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye responsible for carrying the images we see to the brain. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Discover what causes glaucoma, the warning signs and what can be done to prevent it.

Map-Dot-Fingerprint Dystrophy

Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, which tends to occur in both eyes, usually affects adults between the ages of 40 and 70, although it can develop earlier in life. This dystrophy occurs when the epithelium's basement membrane develops abnormally (The basement membrane serves as the foundation on which the epithelial cells, which absorb nutrients from tears, anchor and organize themselves).

Sjögrens Syndrome

Sjögren's Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the system's moisture producing (salivary) glands. When the exocrine glands fail to create enough moisture one may experience a number of uncomfortable symptoms such as dry mouth, dry eyes, burning and/or the sensation of sand in the eyes.

Uveitis

Uveitis is a general term for inflammation of the uvea, which is inside the eye. This information may help a patient to determine whether they are suffering from a simple case of "red eye" or a serious problem like uveitits.

Corneal Dystrophies

Corneal dystrophies are a non-inflammatory, non-infectious group of rare disorders that run in families. Both eyes are usually affected. Signs of the dystrophy may be present at birth, but more frequently develop during adolescence and progress gradually throughout life. Some forms are mild, others are severe.